China assured all out support to Pakistan for the successful accomplishment of new avenues including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, Radio Pakistan reported.

The assurance was given by Chinese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs on South Asia Affairs Mr Liu Jian Chao at a meeting with Chief of the Air Staff, Sohail Aman in Beijing.

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On the occasion, the Air Chief asserted that this strategic cooperation would yield far-reaching economic benefits and regional security was instrumental for this purpose.

Chief Marshal Aman further emphasised on the contributions of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in eliminating terrorism from the country as he believed that PAF played a lead role in destroying terrorists’ hideouts.

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Air Chief Marshal also held a meeting with Vice-Chairmen Central Military Commission General Fan Changlong and discussed matters of professional interest.

Published on Express Tribune, June 03, 2015