ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday met Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi at Chinese Foreign Office Beijing.

The minister expressed complete understanding of challenges faced by Pakistan, its geo-political relevance and contributions towards regional peace and stability, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a news release here.

The Chinese minister said that China appreciates Pakistan's efforts to maintain good relationships with its neighbors including India and Afghanistan despite challenges. The minister thanked Pakistan for time tested support to China on core issues.

Appreciated Pakistan's efforts for realization of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of One Belt One Road (OBOR). He reiterated Chinese full spectrum support to Pakistan. The COAS thanked the minister and China on their acknowledgements and support.

He said that Pakistan greatly values its strong friendship with China and looks forward to carry on with same zeal. The COAS thanked the minister for Chinese diplomatic support to Pakistan on core issues. -APP