China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening military cooperation, highlighting what Beijing described as an enduring and “iron-clad” friendship between the two countries, according to Dawn News.
Speaking at a regular press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Jiang Bin pointed to recent high-level meetings held during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China. He said the exchanges reflected strong and growing ties between the two nations.
Describing the relationship in warm terms, Jiang said China and Pakistan are close neighbours connected by geography, trusted friends, and reliable partners who stand by each other in difficult times. He added that their military relationship continues to expand through practical cooperation across several areas.
These include strategic communication, joint military exercises, training programs, personnel exchanges, and collaboration in defence equipment and technology. According to Jiang, joint drills involving the armies, navies, and air forces of both countries have become key symbols of their partnership. Exercises such as “Warriors,” “Ocean Guards,” and “Eagles” were highlighted as major examples of this growing defence cooperation.
China, he said, is ready to work closely with Pakistan under the guidance of their national leaders to further strengthen ties. This includes improving coordination on strategic issues, expanding practical cooperation, and continuing mutual support on matters of core national interest.
Jiang also emphasized that stronger military relations between the two countries would contribute not only to their own security but also to regional and global peace and stability.
Reflecting on the long history of ties, he noted that China and Pakistan have maintained close relations for 75 years, despite shifts in the global political landscape. Over time, this partnership has grown deeper at both the government and public levels.
The friendship is often described in symbolic terms. In Pakistan, it is said to be “higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey,” while in China, Pakistan is warmly referred to as “Iron Pakistan.”
These expressions, Jiang suggested, reflect a bond that both countries see as lasting and unshakable in an uncertain world.
