• China appreciates contribution of both officials in developing ties between two militaries. 
• US media says both appointments bode well for country.
• Says it is based on merit, law and according to Constitution.

ISLAMABAD: China congratulated newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, The News reported Sunday.

The Chinese Embassy shared tweets, facilitating the officials on their appointments. “Our warm congratulations to CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and COAS General Asim Munir,” said the tweet.

The embassy has also stated: “We also highly appreciate the contribution General Qamar Javed Bajwa and General Nadeem Raza made in developing bilateral ties and cooperation between the two militaries.”