President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday honoured Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Li Qiaoming with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.
The award was conferred during a special investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, service chiefs, diplomats and parliamentarians.
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The citation at the ceremony recognised General Li for his remarkable leadership, unwavering dedication to service, and exceptional professional skills.
In recognition of his meritorious services, rendered towards enhancing defence cooperation with Pakistan, the president has conferred the award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon him.
Over a career spanning more than forty years, he has made significant contributions to the Chinese military through his diligence, determination, and effectiveness. His steadfast loyalty, exemplary leadership, initiative, and vision earned him widespread admiration and motivated others to reach for the highest levels of accomplishment.
Earlier on Monday, General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), welcomed General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces, at the General Headquarters on Monday.
According to a statement from Pakistan Army Media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting between the two military leaders provided a forum for in-depth talks on issues of shared interest, regional security, military training, and ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
The meeting offered a forum for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security, military training, and strategies to improve bilateral defense cooperation, according to a statement from the ISPR.
