Pakistan hosts 97th anniversary of Chinese PLA at GHQ

The 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday, the military said.

Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, served as the Chief Guest at the event, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The ceremony was attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, officials from the Chinese Embassy, and officers from Pakistan’s tri-services.

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), welcomed the Chinese delegation, congratulating the PLA and commending its contributions to China’s defence, security, and national development.