General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), held meeting with his Chinese counterpart Gen Qi Jianguo in Beijing today and discussed full range of regional security and defence related issues.
According to ISPR, the matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation including enhanced long-term defence collaboration, security and counter terrorism cooperation, intelligence sharing and training exchanges were discussed in the meeting.
Earlier at his arrival, General Raheel Sharif was presented Guard of Honour at the People's Liberation Army Headquarters. He reviewed guard of honor along with his Chinese counterpart.
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif also held a meeting with China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman General Fan Changlong in Beijing.
During the meeting, Gen Sharif said that with nation's support, the army is determined to root out terrorism from the country.
ISPR said General Fan described Pakistan and China as strategic partners, most important neighbours, and tied in strong bonds of brotherhood.
Gen Fan also showed solidarity with Pakistan and praised Operation Zarb-e-Azb .He termed it decisive, bold, hard blow for terrorists, said ISPR.
Gen Fan also lauded national consensus against terrorism, and Pakistan's resolve, efforts, and sacrifices in fighting the menace.
