Pak, China wargames ‘Friendship’ conclude
By Our Defence Correspondent

RAWALPINDI—China and Pakistan have traditional friendship ties and their armies are friends of all weather this was stated by Lieutenant General Lu Dengming, Chief of Staff Chendu military region at the concluding session of Pakistan-China Joint Exercise Frindship-2006.
He said in international society we are facing complexed security problem of terrorism, separatism and extremism effecting the security and development of human being. He said all countries of the world must benefit each other and enhance cooperation to combat these evils. Chinese government is against all forms of terrorism and insists international cooperation and conduct of anti terrorism campaigns, said Chinese.
For many years Pakistan and China have remained focused for economic development and regional stability, at the same time we are confronting the three evil forces, terrorism, extremism and separatism. China is ready to conduct anti terrorism with Pakistan to construct the area of lasting peace and mutual prosperity, the Chinese General said.
Replying to a question in a press conference he said Pakistan Army is highly professional outfit, other members of his entourage and the participating troops are highly impressed with the professionalism, dedication and commitment of the Pakistani troops during conduct of joint exercise friendship 2006.
Speaking on the occasion Lieutenant General Tariq Majid, Corps Commander Rawalpindi said that Pak-China Joint Exercise “ Friendship-2006” is a manifestation of our resolve that Pakistan and China stand united to fight and eliminate the menace of terrorism, which is affecting the entire fabric of human society.
Tariq Majid said the joint exercise epitomized high standards of professionalism and helped refine the combat skills earning great respect and admiration for each other’s skills and competence. The mutual rapport and personal understanding that has been developed during the course of this exercise would go a long way in cementing long lasting friendly relationship between Pakistan and China, he said.
The Leitenant General said that both Pakistan and China are playing ery important role in international efforts to make the globe more secure, so that our future generations may live in peace and prosperity. He said that first ever exercise conducted by Peoples Liberation Army in Pakistan is a mark of distinction in our bilateral relations and both armies and Countries wish to continue with such exercises in future as well. Later, both Lieutenant General Tariq Majid and Lieutenant General Lu Dengming replied to question of local and international media in a press conference. It may be mentioned that a 13 member media delegation had arrived from China to witness the exercise while a group of about 25 journalist from local and international media were also driven early morning to witness the concluding session of the ten long joint exercises.