Chinese ambassador calls on Gen Zubair

RAWALPINDI: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Thursday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat here at the Joint Staff Headquarters.

During the meeting, matters related to changing geostrategic environment and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between Pakistan and China came under discussion, an Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) press release said.

Both the sides reaffirmed the resolve for further enhancing the already existing deep strategic ties.

The Chinese ambassador applauded the professionalism of Pakistani armed forces and acknowledged sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in war against terrorism during the past years and the onging efforts.