China and Pakistan to boost cooperation and peace efforts
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A close follow-up from last year's celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Islamabad.
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China's Xi Jinping meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing on November 2, 2018. (AFP)
On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan with the aims of peace efforts for the future.
China puts forward that it is willing to cooperate with Pakistan to facilitate building a closer China-Pakistan community, where both populations benefit and share a future in the "new era", bringing momentum for regional cooperation and world peace.
Last year, China and Pakistan celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, where Xi encouraged the two sides to improve bilateral relations and pave the way for a better future.
As the planet delves into a period of transition and uncertainty, Xi emphasized the significance of China-Pakistan relations, saying that the two countries should carry forward the tradition of mutual trust, mutual assistance, and cooperation, and carry out more extensive and in-depth strategic cooperation.
Had a great meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today. We agreed to further enhance our strategic and economic relations; and to fast track the second phase of CPEC. pic.twitter.com/wbUbvGnXTN
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 6, 2022
Xi said that China solidly supports Pakistan in upholding its national independence, sovereignty, dignity, and fighting terrorism and that China is pleased to join hands with Pakistan to accelerate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, ensuring the implementation of key projects.
China expresses willingness to work with Pakistan to expand cooperation in science, technology, agriculture, and people's well-being, in addition to building an eco-friendly, digital corridor, supporting Pakistan's industrialization and sustainable development.
The two will be strengthening coordination on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations to 'safeguard world and regional peace and stability.'
On Khan's part, the Pakistani leader congratulated China on the inauguration of the Beijing Winter Olympics, thanking China for its help in combatting the pandemic in Pakistan.
Furthermore, Pakistan expressed its will in going ahead with building the second phase of the CPEC, and its keenness on strengthening relations with China in various areas, such as industry, agriculture, and IT.
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