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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored
that Pakistan and China were ‘iron brothers’ and no hostile forces
would be allowed to undermine this ‘iron-clad’ friendship.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Prime Minister
Imran Khan on Friday. During the meeting, views were exchanged on
China-Pakistan bilateral relations, CPEC, vaccines and mutual
cooperation in other sectors.
Ambassador Nong Rong conveyed the cordial greetings from President
Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. He also conveyed felicitations on
Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Prime Minister warmly reciprocated
the greetings of the Chinese leadership. The Prime Minister also
appreciated China’s consistent support to Pakistan in its fight against
COVID-19 and provision of vaccines including under the COVAX
facility.
The Prime Minister said that CPEC was a transformational project and
both the countries should work closer to make CPEC a High-Quality
Demonstration Project of BRI. He underscored the Government’s
resolve for timely completion of CPEC projects. China-Pakistan
cooperation in trade, commerce and investment, people-to-people
contacts, and mining and natural resources was also discussed.
In the context of regional situation, Prime Minister Imran Khan
reiterated that there was no military solution to the conflict in
Afghanistan. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to
steadfastly support efforts for a negotiated political settlement.