Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong calls on COAS

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Monday.

Matters of mutual interest, including regional security, were discussed during the meeting, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a Twitter statement.

The two noted “exceptional relations” between both countries and pledged to further improve the same. The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to conflict prevention in the region.

Mr Nong Rong, Chinese Amb 2 Pak met COAS. Matters of mutual interest incl regional security discussed. The 2 noted exceptional relations between both countries & pledged 2 further improve the same .Visiting dignitary ack & aprc Pak’s contributions 4 conflict prevention in region. pic.twitter.com/ZXbsJrslKq

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 9, 2020

 

On November 5, the Chinese envoy had called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi at the Foreign Office in Islamabad. FM Qureshi congratulated Nong Rong over taking over as China’s ambassador to Pakistan.

Matters pertaining to bilateral ties, coronavirus situation, Pak-China friendship, CPEC and other issues came under discussion in the meeting. The foreign minister hoped that the relations batten Pakistan and China will further improved during his tenure.