PM, Li Keqiang reaffirm to boost Pak-China ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang reaffirmed their resolve to further bolster Pak-China bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone conversation with the Chinese Premier Mr. Li Keqiang. During the call, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pak-China diplomatic ties, bilateral relations, and vaccine cooperation were discussed.

The Prime Minister congratulated Premier Le Keqiang and the Chinese leadership for the successful landing of the Chinese spacecraft on Mars, which showed the rising technological prowess of China.

Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized that with collective and tireless efforts over the years, Pakistan and China had transformed their relationship into an “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership”. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative and has generated economic activity, employment and will further enhance bilateral and regional trade.

The year 2021 is a special occasion as it marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister congratulated the Chinese Premier on the special occasion. He said both sides will celebrate in a befitting manner.

The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan-China cooperation in fighting COVID-19 and deeply appreciated China’s continued support to Pakistan in the supply of COVID vaccine. He thanked China for providing assistance to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for establishing a vaccine manufacturing facility in Pakistan which will further solidify Pakistan’s efforts to combat COVID-19.

Prime Minister also stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify and deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries. Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to further solidify Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

The two sides have decades-long relations in different sectors. Both sides have relations in defense, economy, and energy. CPEC has boosted Pak-China diplomatic relations. China has supported Pakistan on international forums to counter the aggression of India.