According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 20th, Politburo member of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi held talks with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that the two sides of China and Pakistan have maintained close strategic communication on consolidating traditional friendship, strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly responding to challenges, which reflects the high level of the bilateral relations. As close friends, China will continue to firmly support Pakistan in maintaining national sovereignty and territorial integrity, support Pakistan in exploring a development path suitable for its national conditions, support Pakistan in resolutely combating terrorism, support Pakistan in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan, and promote the construction of the China-Pakistan community with a shared future to take the lead among the surrounding communities with a shared future. Both sides should join hands to upgrade the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and advance cooperation in areas such as industry, agriculture, energy resources, human resource development, counter-terrorism security, etc.
Dar said that Pakistan values the brotherhood between China and Pakistan, firmly adheres to the One-China principle, and supports China in safeguarding national interests and dignity. Pakistan admires China's new achievements in development, especially innovation and technological progress, and looks forward to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with China. Pakistan hopes to continue receiving strong support from China in overcoming current difficulties and advancing national development and stability. Pakistan will fully ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan.
Dar introduced the latest situation since the ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India and Pakistan's considerations, thanked China for upholding justice, making unremitting efforts, and making significant contributions to the ceasefire and peace promotion, and expressed that Pakistan will firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, while being willing to maintain dialogue with India and ease tensions.
Wang Yi expressed that China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India in properly handling differences through dialogue, achieving comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, and seeking fundamental solutions. This is in line with the fundamental and long-term interests of both parties, conducive to regional peace and stability, and also the general expectation of the international community.
The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening regional cooperation and deepening coordination within multilateral mechanisms.
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