Naval Chief calls on Chinese Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to
China called on Defence Minister and State Councilor, General Wei Fenghe of Peoples’ Republic
of China,
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, a press release issued here
by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Thursday said.
The Naval Chief congratulated General Wei Fenghe on his appointment as Defence Minister of Peoples’
Republic of China and reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support on “One China” policy and on
China’s other core interests.
He elaborated on the close relationship between the armed forces of the two countries.
The Chinese Defence Minister thanked Chief of the Naval Staff on Pakistan’s support
to China and appreciated the strong ties between the armed forces of the two
countries. He reiterated China’s firm commitment in support of Pakistan’s core
interests.
General Wei Fenghe termed Pakistan as China’s all weather strategic partner. On China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as vital part of belt and road initiative, both sides expressed their full
confidence and termed it as a project aimed at prosperity and economic
empowerment of the people of the region and beyond.
Earlier, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also met Defence Industry Leadership of China
including President Poly Technologies, President China Geological Survey and Chairman
China State Ship Building Corporation. Issues related to ongoing and future projects of Pakistan Navy were discussed.