Chinese Communist Party official Liu Haixing meets Pakistan army chief

A senior Chinese Communist Party official, Liu Haixing, met Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Liu is minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The two discussed bilateral ties and regional and international security developments, the military’s media wing said.

What did Liu Haixing and Asim Munir discuss?

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the talks covered matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional and international security environment, and relations between the two countries.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between Pakistan and China, a longstanding relationship that spans defence, economic and diplomatic cooperation.

What did Munir and Liu say about bilateral ties?

Munir highlighted the historical ties between the two countries and stressed the need for continued high-level engagement, stronger institutional links and broader cooperation in areas of shared interest.

Liu, in turn, praised Pakistan’s contribution to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence that the two countries would further advance their strategic partnership.

The ISPR said the meeting reflected both sides’ intention to maintain close coordination as regional and international security dynamics continue to evolve.