Chairman JCSC co-chaired the 8th round of Defence and Security consultations with General Chen Bingde, Chief of General Staff People's Liberation Army. The dialogue covered the complete gamut of security issues evolving geo- strategic situation in the region, says a press release of ISPR issued here on Friday.

In an impressive ceremony at PLA's Headquarters General Khalid Shameem Wynne presented Hilal-i-Pakistan to General Chen Bingde, an honour, conferred upon him by President Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of his meritorious services in enhancing the bilateral cooperation between two armed forces.

General Khalid Shameem Wynne also called on Xi Jinping, Vice President of PRC. All facets of mutual cooperation between two countries and evolving security situation in the region were discussed, the renewed importance of strong Pak China friendship for promoting stability in the region was also reiterated in unequivocal terms.

Earlier, the Chairman held talks with General Liang Guanglie, Chinese Minister of National Defence and defence industries leadership. Chairman reviewed the progress on the on going Defence projects at SASTIND (defence industrial complex) and expressed complete satisfaction and understanding on the defence cooperation.

The leadership of both the countries showed common resolve and appreciation for each countries role in promoting stability in the region. Chairman also interacted with Chinese media at Beijing.

Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee was presented Guard of Honour by smartly turned out PLA Guard.