Chinese envoy discusses COVID-19 situation with COAS Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the COVID-19 situation in the country, military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday.

"During the meeting matters of mutual interest, including, regional security issues and COVID-19 were discussed," according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.

COAS Bajwa expressed his gratitude to the ambassador for his country's "immediate medical supplies and all other assistance including the visit of Chinese medical experts to help" Pakistan fight the pandemic.

The visiting dignitary also "re-assured" China's continued support for Pakistan at all forums, the statement added.