ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa met China`s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Chinese Foreign Office in Beijing on Friday.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued here, the Chinese foreign minister expressed complete understanding of challenges f aced by Pakistan, its geopolitical relevance and contribution to regional peace and stability.

The Chinese foreign minister said that China appreciated Pakistan`s efforts to maintain good relations with its neighbours, including India and Afghanistan, despite challenges.

He thanked Pakistan for support to China on core issues and appreciated Pakistan`s ef forts for realisation of ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor as a part of China`s One Belt One Road policy.

He reiterated China`s full spectrum support to Pakistan.

The COAS thanked China`s foreign minister and China on their acknowledgements and support.

He said that Pakistan greatly valued its strong friendship with China and looked forward to carrying this on with the same zeal.

Gen Bajwa thanked Mr Wang for China`s diplomatic support to Pakistan on core issues.-APP