On the morning of May 8, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu met with Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Navy Niyaz in Beijing. We are willing to work together with the Pakistani side to implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two countries, further strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication, and build China Pakistan relations into a model of jointly building a community with a shared future for mankind. The relationship between the two militaries is an important component of the relationship between the two countries. Both sides have achieved good results in cooperation in areas such as group visits, joint exercises and training, equipment technology, and combating terrorism. The cooperation between the two navies is also increasingly deepening. The two armies should expand new areas of communication, create new highlights of cooperation, continuously improve their ability to respond to various security risks and challenges, and work together to safeguard the security interests of the two countries and regions. Niaz thanked China for providing assistance to the development of the Pakistani navy. He said that the friendship between Pakistan and China has set a model for relations among countries around the world. In today's world, the importance of maritime security is increasingly prominent. The Pakistani navy is willing to establish a closer cooperation mechanism with the Chinese navy, continuously deepen practical exchanges and cooperation, and jointly maintain regional security and stability. (New News Agency)