Beijing: Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi reaffirmed the enduring and strong bond between China and Pakistan, describing them as “all-weather strategic cooperative partners and ironclad brothers.” He emphasized that the bilateral relationship has not only withstood the test of time but also continues to maintain a robust momentum of development.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made these remarks during his meeting with Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at the third China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation held in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region.
Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Wang acknowledged that the CPEC has had a positive impact on Pakistan’s economic development and the well-being of its citizens. He expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in promoting the high-quality development of the CPEC.
Foreign Minister Jilani reciprocated the sentiment, recognizing the fruitful results of bilateral cooperation and the transformative impact of the CPEC on Pakistan’s economic landscape. He underscored that the Pakistan-China relationship remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
In conclusion, Foreign Minister Jilani extended congratulations on the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, further emphasizing the significance of regional cooperation for green development, ecological preservation, and connectivity to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.
These exchanges demonstrate the deep and enduring partnership between China and Pakistan and their commitment to mutual development and cooperation.
