Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would boost trade in the region.
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed these views on Tuesday during a meeting with Chinese Charge d’Affaires Pang Chunxue in Islamabad.
Chinese Chargé d’affaires called on FM @BBhuttoZardari to convey felicitations.
She thanked him for #Pakistan’s steadfast support.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment to stronger All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership in all respects.
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“Pak-China friendship is an everlasting example of durable and lasting relations in the world,” Bilawal said.
During the meeting, bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest were discussed. The newly-appointed Foreign Minister also expressed Pakistan’s commitment to increase trade relations with all countries of the world.
The Chinese Charge d’Affaires congratulated Bilawal on assuming the office of Foreign Minister.