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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Prime Minister Imran Khan has
reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen relations with
China in the spheres of politics, trade and economy.
Interacting with the Chinese media on the occasion of centenary
celebrations of Communist Party of China (CPC), PM Imran Khan said
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a project that gives us
optimism and hope for future economic development.
He said a high level committee has also been constituted to monitor
progress on the CPEC related projects and make sure there is no
impediment in their way.
Imran Khan said he is also going to Gwadar next week to oversee the
pace of corridor related projects. He said his visit to China is also in
the offing which will focus on further strengthening the bilateral
relationship.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan hopes to attract the Chinese
industries in the Special Economic Zones being established under the
second phase of the CPEC.
He said we are also looking to benefit from the Chinese expertise in
the agriculture sector to bolster the productivity of this sector of the
economy.
The Prime Minister said China always stood by Pakistan in difficult
times. This is why the people of Pakistan have special place in their
heart for their Chinese friends.
Felicitating China on the 100th anniversary of the CPC, Imran Khan
said Pakistan admires President Xi Jinping as one of the greatest
statesmen of modern world. He said the Chinese President’s drive
against corruption and the way he brought millions of people out of
poverty is really admirable.
Responding to a question, Imran Khan said China stands out the way
they coped with Covid-19 pandemic. He said we are also thankful to
China for donating vaccine which helped Pakistan better tackle with
the pandemic.
To a question, the Prime Minister said Pakistan accepts the Chinese
version on Xinjiang situation. He said it is hypocritical that there is no
mention of worst human rights violations being carried out in Indian
illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in the western media. He said
there are UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir dispute which
accept the right of self-determination of Kashmiri people.
About Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said the breakout of civil war in
the country will have serious consequences for the region. Therefore,
he said, Pakistan wants political settlement in Afghanistan at all costs.