ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed to enhance their cooperation in all spheres to realise shared objectives of benefiting peoples of their countries and contributing to regional peace, prosperity and stability.

Understanding to this effect was reached during telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang.

Conversation was marked by traditional warmth and cordiality that has always characterised Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Prime Minister extended his warm congratulations on Chinese Premier’s recent election to this high office, which reflected deep-seated trust of Chinese nation and confidence in him, stemming from his many achievements in public service.

He said as All-Weather partners and close friends, Pakistan appreciates China’s peaceful development as positive factor of international peace and stability and is confident that China would continue to achieve milestones on its journey towards modernisation and rejuvenation.

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unstinting support to China on its core issues, including “One China” policy, Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong and South China Sea.

He expressed Pakistan’s sincere gratitude to China’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute and support for Pakistan on core issues.

Chinese Premier appreciated Pakistan’s support for China and reaffirmed his country’s continuing support to Pakistan’s national development, sovereignty and territorial integrity. He said as an All-Weather Friend, China would continue to stand with Pakistan at all times.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 28 2023

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