Army chief arrives in China to discuss CPEC security

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Army chief arrives in China to discuss CPEC security
By Atique Rehman
Published: August 3, 2016
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PHOTO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday departed for a one-day visit to China to discuss long-term security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

COAS arrived in Urumqi for a day long visit and held meetings with Chief of General Staff Gen Fang of People Liberation Army. He discussed military to military relations, bilateral security cooperation as well as all dimensions of long term CPEC security, ISPR said.

Pakistan aware of hostility towards CPEC: Gen Raheel

General Raheel also held separate meetings with Xinkiang province Party Secretary Zhang Chun Xian in Urumqi to discuss China-Pakistan bilateral relations and regional security issues with particular reference to CPEC completion and security.

Earlier in May, General Raheel Sharif met Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and reaffirmed to work closely to complete CPEC and promote peace and stability in the region.

Peace in Pakistan result of countless sacrifices by people, army: Gen Raheel

According to the ISPR, the two leaders also discussed regional security and common challenges facing the countries.

On another occasion, COAS said Pakistan was aware of the’ hostility ‘ faced by the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in a statement alluding to India which has publicly opposed the project.

“We are aware of all hostility being perpetrated against the upcoming Pak-China Economic Corridor, which promises to transform the lives of people of Pakistan,” Gen Raheel said while addressing the Formation Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

 

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[barbarosa]

Well come to Great China.

 

[Zain Malik]

Some Thing Else is also Going to be discussed.

 

[Shotgunner51]

Welcome General Raheel Sharif!

 

[shhh]

Some Thing Else is also Going to be discussed.

Like what?

 

[IceCold]

Some Thing Else is also Going to be discussed.

A nuke sub maybe for thinking out loud lol

 

[Talha Asif]

 

[Jaam92]

Well One trip and too many issue like nuke sub marines, CPEC security after Raheel Shareef etc

 

[Shariq786]

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Pakistan joins quadrilateral group to counter terrorism
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Pakistan joins quadrilateral group to counter terrorism
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Published: August 3, 2016
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Army chief General Raheel Sharif meets Chief of General Staff Gen Fang of People Liberation Army. PHOTO: ISPR

Pakistan, along with three other regional member states, joined on Wednesday the Quadrilateral Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism (QCCM) to counter terrorism.

According to the media military wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the group includes armed forces of Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and Tajikistan, which have agreed to establish the QCCM in order to coordinate and provide mutual support against terrorism.

Peace in Pakistan result of countless sacrifices by people, army: Gen Raheel

These countries’ armed forces will help one another in countering terrorism, clue verification, intelligence sharing, capacity building and joint training exercises.

Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, Afghan army chief Qadam Shah, head of Tajikistan Army Major General E A Cobidrzoda and Chief of Joint Staff Department of Central Military Commission General Fang Fenghui were present on the occasion.

The participants unanimously agreed that terrorism and extremism were serious threats to regional stability, reiterating to cooperate for tackling them for peace and stability of all member countries.

Earlier during the day, the COAS held meetings with Chief of General Staff Gen Fang of People Liberation Army. He discussed military to military relations, bilateral security cooperation, as well as all dimensions of long-term CPEC security.

Pakistan aware of hostility towards CPEC

General Raheel also held separate meetings with Xinkiang province Party Secretary Zhang Chun Xian.

He also witnessed counter-terrorism exercise in Ku’erla (Korla), a training base of People Liberation Army.

“Exercise encompassed an effective neutralisation of a terrorists’ base in a remote mountainous region employing all the modern aerial and ground equipment and gadgets,” the military’s media wing said.

 

[neem456]

Well come to Great China.

hmmm thats a first
Welcoming oneself to another country.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Don't forget to bring some goodies

 

[Zain Malik]

Like what?

J- Series Discussion....

hmmm thats a first
Welcoming oneself to another country.

Wanna Burnol Mr..???

 

[Paksanity]

Some Thing Else is also Going to be discussed.

A nuke sub maybe for thinking out loud lol

Well One trip and too many issue like nuke sub marines, CPEC security after Raheel Shareef etc

Don't forget to bring some goodies

For God's sake yar! He is there to discuss CPEC security which alone is more crucial than nuclear submarines, J series or anything military. Execute CPEC right and buy weapons with improved economy. Gen Raheel would not discuss submarines and jets. Navy and Air Force chief will do that if required.

 

[sady]

I think it is about direct funding to Army for CPEC bypassing GOP, just a hunch!