Pak, China FMs discuss matters of mutual importance, pledge support for promoting peace

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone conversation with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss matters of mutual importance. FM Qureshi congratulated the Chinese leadership and its people for successful landing of Chinese spacecraft on Mars, labelling it a historic milestone, and added that the year 2021 has a special significance as it marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. He said that both countries should continue to deepen their cooperation in the fight against Covid-19, and thanked China for its support to Pakistan amid the pandemic.  Moreover, FM Qureshi maintained that China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Minister’s Dialogue was playing an important role in promoting peace and stability. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to deepen Pakistan-China strategic cooperation and coordination to deal with the emerging challenges and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to intensify their collective efforts to promote peace, stability and imperatives of justice.