PM Khan, Chinese FM discuss current trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral ties
Wang Yi, China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on the sidelines of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ 48th session. The Prime Minister greeted State Councilor Wang Yi warmly upon his arrival in Pakistan. They reviewed the present state of bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, as well as the growing regional and international situation. The Prime Minister stated that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is now underway, will support Pakistan’s economic growth efforts by enhancing collaboration in areas such as industrial development, agriculture, and information technology. He also encouraged Chinese investors to take advantage of Pakistan’s outstanding investment possibilities.
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the ongoing second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would reinforce Pakistan’s efforts for economic development with enhanced cooperation in areas such as industrial development, agriculture, and information technology.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of 48th Session of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference, also welcomed Chinese investors to benefit from attractive opportunities in Pakistan.
The prime minister warmly welcomed State Councilor Wang Yi to Pakistan and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives in a crash of China Eastern flight yesterday.
The state councilor conveyed the most cordial greetings of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and reaffirmed the centrality of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
The prime minister and state councilor discussed the current trajectory of bilateral ties and the evolving regional and international scenario.
The prime minister fondly recalled his recent visit to China for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics and his meetings with the Chinese leadership.
The two sides discussed the situation in Ukraine and reiterated the imperative need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and continued efforts for a solution through sustained dialogue and diplomacy.
Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed on India’s egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and its irresponsible behaviour that was an impediment to regional peace and security.
The prime minister also apprised about the so-called “accidental” firing of a missile from India into Pakistan’s territory and underlined Pakistan’s call for a joint probe, and stressed the need to ensure that it does not occur again.
The prime minister also emphasized that Pakistan and China must continue deeper engagement to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and avert the humanitarian crisis there.
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