- China appreciates the cooperation of the two authorities in promoting relations between the two militaries.
- American media say that both appointments are good for the country.
- They say it is according to merit, law and constitution.
ISLAMABAD: China has congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, News reported on Sunday.
The Chinese embassy shared the tweets, facilitating officials on their appointments. “Congratulations to our CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and COAS General Asim Munir,” the tweet said.
The embassy also said: “We also appreciate the contribution of General Qamar Javed Bajwa and General Nadeem Raza in promoting bilateral relations and cooperation between the two forces.”
In another tweet, China said the two countries are all-weather strategic cooperative partners.
“We are proud of our time-tested friendship and are committed to building a closer community with a shared future for the benefit of both peoples, the region and the world at large.”
‘Merit Based Selection’
Meanwhile, Appointment of new Army Chief It has been hailed in the US print and electronic media as good for the country amid political tensions.
A Pakistani Umeer Jamal wrote, “When political leadership makes selections based on merit and seniority, it not only enhances its credibility but also helps solve some of the structural problems of an institution where discrimination And virtue is well understood by the rank and file,” wrote Umeer Jamal, a Pakistani. Correspondent based on Diplomatan online international magazine based in Washington.
He said Munir’s appointment is an indication that the military establishment’s will to stick to its constitutional role and open space for democratic functioning in the country will mature in the coming months and years. Weeks of intense speculation and reported infighting between political parties.
This important appointment provides a fresh opportunity for all key stakeholders of the country to bury the hatchet and move forward in the best interest of Pakistan.
“The political parties’ support for Munir’s appointment is the first time that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief and former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted by a no-confidence vote in April, has done so. Willingness has been shown. Work with the present government to fulfill the constitutional duty without any drama,” Jamal said.
gave The Washington PostIn announcing the selection of General Muneer, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif noted the statement that the appointment was made “on merit, law and the Constitution”.
In a report CNN Noted that PTI congratulated. General Munir on his appointment in a statement on Thursday.
Noting that General Munir will inherit the post at a very difficult time for Pakistan. The New York Times He said: “The country’s economy is on the brink of collapse, with double-digit inflation putting many basic goods out of reach.
“Devastating floods have submerged much of the country’s agricultural belt. In neighboring Afghanistan, anti-Pakistani militants have been bolstered by the new Taliban government.”
“General Munir has no known political leanings and has a reputation of going by the book in the army,” said Khalid Masood Rasool, a Lahore-based political analyst.
He said General Munir’s main test would be to implement the pledge his predecessor had made to remain neutral in politics, adding that the party, which has been plagued by partisan politics and fierce social media clashes, would The image of the army has to be restored.