Top CPC official thanks COAS for security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD -- A top ranking Chinese official has thanked army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa for the security special measures for Chinese nationals in Pakistan and for efforts towards regional stability.

'His Excellency Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of Central Committee of Communist Party of China (CPC) and Director of Central Committee on Foreign Affairs, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the GHQ on Wednesday,' according to a statement issued by the military's media wing.

Matters of mutual interest, defence collaboration, progress on CPEC and regional security were discussed during the meeting, it added. The army chief said that Pakistan values China's role in global and regional affairs and 'we look forward to enhancing our strategic partnership'.

Gen Bajwa reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to cooperating with its international partners for peace and stability in the region.

'The visiting dignitary thanked the COAS for special measures taken for provision of safe and secure environment for Chinese personnel employed on various projects in Pakistan and efforts towards regional stability,' according to the statement. 'He also assured to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.'

As Director of the Central Commission on Foreign Affairs, Yang Jiechi has a prominent role in China's foreign relations. He has previously served as China's Foreign Minister from 2007-13 and State Councilor from 2013-17.

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