ISLAMABAD- President Mamnoon Hussain says Pakistan and China are associatedwith everlasting relations of friendship.

He was talking to commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air ForceLieutenant General Ding Laihang in Islamabad today (Friday).

The President said the defence ties between the two countries are theguarantor of peace and stability in the region. He appreciated efforts ofthe Chinese officials for the joint drills of Pak-China Air Force, held inChina.

He expressed his resolve that such type of exercises will also be conductedin future as well.

On the occasion, the commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army AirForce Lieutenant General evinced his determination that he will play hisvigorous role for further promoting relations between the two countries.