State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe met with Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Bajwa in Xi'an this morning. (On September 19, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe met with Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Bajwa in Xi'an.) Wei Fenghe first expressed condolences on the severe flood disaster in Pakistan. He said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries, the friendship between China and Pakistan has been enduring. On the way forward, we should help each other through thick and thin, and unswervingly support each other's core interests. No matter how the world situation changes, the rock solid friendship between China and Pakistan will never change. They will always be reliable and the most reliable true friends and good brothers. In recent years, the military relations between the two countries have maintained a sound development trend. The two sides should further enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, continue to enhance their ability to jointly address various risks and challenges, and work together to safeguard the common interests of the two countries and regional peace and stability. (On September 19, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe met with Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Bajwa in Xi'an.) Pakistan and China are iron brothers, and their friendship is unbreakable. Pakistan firmly pursues the one China policy. Pakistan will strive to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Pakistan. It is hoped that the two countries will deepen exchanges in various fields such as economy and trade, disaster relief, and further enhance the level of cooperation between the two militaries in joint exercises and training. The two sides also conducted extensive and in-depth exchanges on the current international and regional situation and other issues of common concern. (Liu Xinshe)