Chinese military meets COAS, appreciates Pakistan’s ‘sane’ approach on IoK

• The COAS apprised Chinese military leadership about the consequences of ongoing situation in IoK.
• Chinese military leadership supported Pakistan’s principled stance on Kashmir issue.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Chinese military leadership discussed on Tuesday the situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK).

According to a press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS called on Commander Army General Han Weiguo, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and General Xu Qiliang, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), at the PLA's headquarters.

The two sides discussed regional security environment and Pakistan China defence cooperation. The army chief apprised the Chinese military leadership about consequences of the ongoing situation IoK. The COAS said India needs to respect United Nations resolutions and ensure the human rights of Kashmiris, local media reported.

The Chinese military leadership, supporting Pakistan’s principled stance on Kashmir issue, appreciated 'sane Pakistani approach in the interest of peace'. Both the countries agreed that the unresolved issue between Pakistan and India will have serious implications for peace and stability in the region.

"The COAS apprised them that Pakistan looks forward to peace but that shall not be at the cost of any compromise on principles or honour and dignity of the nation," the ISPR statement read.

The two sides also discussed the developing situation in Gulf and efforts for peace in Afghanistan and agreed to enhance existing defence cooperation.