ISLAMABAD: China has congratulated newly appointed Army Chief General Asim Munir and Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Chairman General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
The Chinese embassy shared the tweets, which facilitate 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.”
2.China and Pakistan are all weather strategic cooperative partners. We are proud of our time-tested friendship and are committed to build a closer community of shared future for the benefit of two peoples, the region and the world at large.
— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) November 26, 2022
In another tweet, China said the two countries are all-weather strategic cooperative partners.
“We are proud of our time-tested friendship and we 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, US print and electronic media have welcomed the appointment of the new army chief, saying it bodes well for the country amid political tensions.
“When the political leadership makes selections on the basis of merit and seniority, it not only enhances its credibility but also helps to solve some of the structural problems of an institution where distinction and excellence are the rank and file of the rank and file. In terms of being well understood,” wrote Umair Jamal, a Pakistani. Washington-based resident correspondent for The Diplomat, an online international magazine.
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 new opportunity for all key stakeholders of the country to move forward in the best interest of Pakistan.
The political parties’ support for Muneer’s appointment is the first time that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief and former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted by a no-confidence vote in April, has agreed. Who is Work together with the present government to fulfill the constitutional duty without much drama,” Jamal said.
The Washington Post while reporting on the selection of General Munir pointed out the statement of Defense Minister Khawaja Asif that the appointment was made according to merit, law and constitution.
In a report, JEE News noted that the PTI in a statement on Thursday congratulated General Munir on his appointment.
Noting that General Munir would inherit the post at a critical moment for Pakistan, JEE News said: “The country’s economy is teetering on the brink of collapse, with double-digit inflation costing many basic goods. removed from 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 that General Munir’s main test would be to fulfill the pledge made by his predecessor to remain neutral in politics, and to restore the army’s image from partisan politics and harsh social media. Have to do.
