Beijing: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian Tuesday said that China would continue to support Pakistan in developing its economy, improving people’s livelihood and maintaining financial stability.
The spokesperson was asked to comment on the recent loan of $2.3 billion from China to Pakistan.
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Responding to the question, Zhao said that China and Pakistan are all–weather strategic cooperative partners.
“China always supports Pakistan in developing the economy, improving people’s livelihood and maintaining financial stability,” the spokesperson said.
Reiterating China’s resolve to stand by Pakistan, Zhao said that China stands ready to continue to work with Pakistan to follow through on the consensus between the leaders of both countries, deepen practical cooperation in financial and other fields, jointly address risks and challenges and build a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in a new era.
