2024-08-28 08:00:07
Islamabad: Commander of China’s ground forces, General Li Xiaoming, has arrived on a visit to Pakistan. On Monday, PLA commander Li met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir. During this, serious talks were held between the two about India. On the same day the Chinese army commander arrived in Pakistan, Baloch rebels claimed to have killed more than 100 people by carrying out a fierce attack at several places in Balochistan province. The Pakistani government itself has admitted that more than 70 people and soldiers have been killed. Gwadar port is in Balochistan itself, from where China is building CPEC and investing 60 billion dollars. In this same Balochistan province, Balochs have killed many Chinese engineers. They are strongly opposing the CPEC and it is believed that the Balochs have also given a strong message to China through these latest attacks. In a meeting with Pakistani leaders and the Army Chief, the Chinese commander talked about regional security concerns and emphasized on increasing defense relations. A statement issued by the Pakistani Army said that matters of mutual interest were discussed extensively in this meeting. Along with this, emphasis was laid on increasing bilateral defense relations. In a meeting with the Pakistani Army Chief, the Chinese commander emphasized on regional security concerns. According to the report of Dawn, during this conversation, the Pakistani Army Chief had a serious discussion with the Chinese General on the situation of the border with India. Apart from this, China also told General Munir about the ongoing border tension with India.
Talks on weapons between China and Pakistan
According to the report of Dawn, the Chinese commander discussed the changing situation in Kashmir and Afghanistan. Apart from this, the Chinese commander talked about the efforts to modernize the Pakistani army. In this, the purchase of weapons from China was especially discussed. This shows the increasing defense cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese Army General has reached Pakistan just after his Russia visit. Pakistani analysts say that through this visit, China is trying to show that it is increasing contact with its close ally countries. Also, it is trying to show that it will work together with its ally countries on security challenges.
Chinese Army Commander Li is a very important officer of the PLA’s ground force who is responsible for formulating operational strategy. He leads the largest branch of the Chinese army. In this, he coordinates completely with the political leadership so that there is uniformity in the strategic goals between the PLA and the Communist Party of China. Commander Li plays an important role in China’s national security. At the same time, the Pakistani Army Chief praised the friendship with the Chinese Army. Shahbaz Sharif called China a trusted friend. The Chinese commander called Pakistan China’s iron brother.
China will modernize Pakistani army: Li
Commander Li said that the Pakistani army is playing an important role in stopping terrorism. China considers the Balochs as terrorists and puts pressure on the Pakistani army to take military action. Both China and Pakistan have been alleging that the Balochs are getting support from India. Li said that China will increase the strength of the Pakistani army. Let us tell you that the border dispute between India and China in Ladakh has been going on for the last several months. Many rounds of talks have taken place between China and India but no solution has been found yet. China and Pakistan are together planning a two-front war against India.