CPEC aimed at bringing more benefits for both countries: Chinese Defence Minister.

BEIJING -- China's defence minister General Wei Fenghe on Monday had a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa where both sides discussed the progress related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The army chief is on an official two-day visit to China during which he called on Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe.

According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, the two sides agreed that the CEPC is aimed at bringing "more benefits and prosperity to the people of both countries."

The defence minister said that China greatly values its time-tested relations with Pakistan and its army and looks forward to further expanding this cooperation. He termed Pak-China military cooperation "an important pillar of bilateral relations."

Expressing satisfaction over CPEC's progress, Gen Fenghe hoped for the timely completion of the project. He also...

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