BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated his country’s commitment to always support Pakistan’s sovereignty, integrity and path to development.
During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing, he emphasized that China regards Pakistan as an ironclad friend and all-weather strategic partner.
He expressed China’s desire to elevate bilateral relations to new heights of cooperation and collaboration.
Commending Pakistan’s resolute stance in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Wang Yi affirmed that China would continue working jointly with Pakistan to promote regional peace, development, and stability.
Ishaq Dar expressed appreciation for the Chinese government and people for their steadfast support to Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-defence.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for China on its core issues, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, as envisioned by the leadership and aspired by the peoples of the two brotherly countries.
The two sides reviewed various dimensions of Pakistan-China relationship and expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral ties.
They resolved to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, ICT, agriculture, industrialization, and other key sectors.
Both sides underscored the importance of CPEC for enhancing regional connectivity and economic development and expressed satisfaction at the steady progress of CPEC Phase-II.
They also underscored the emerging opportunities for win-win cooperation, especially through the new avenue of third party participation in CPEC projects.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close communication and coordination at all levels, including multilateral forums, to advance their shared goals of peace, security and sustainable development in the region and beyond.
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