Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited China from June 18-22, 2023 as head of the delegation for Pakistan-China Defense and Security Talks.

During the visit, CJCSC met the Chinese Chief of the Joint Staff Department, General Liu Zhenli. Both sides reviewed the ongoing bilateral defense cooperation between China and Pakistan during the meeting.
CJCSC reiterated that the Pakistan-China friendship is highly valued and deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of the Pakistani people. He also said that the two countries' military relations withstood the test of time and that high-level cooperation in defense and training has progressed well.
CJCSC also held wide-ranging bilateral meetings with high-ranking civil and military dignitaries, including Mr. Qin Gang, Chinese State Councilor, Foreign Minister Mr. Chen Wenqing, and other military and government officials. 
Both sides reaffirmed the commitment that being "iron brothers" and "all weather friends," Pakistan and China would continue to forge deeper strategic ties.