Chinese FM says high-quality development key priority for both sides Commends Pak immense sacrifices in combating terrorism Both sides agree Pak .China strategic cooperative partnership indispensable for regional stability Wang Yi holds meetings with President Zardari PM Shehbaz Sixth Round of Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue held.
ISLAMABAD . China yesterday expressed its firm support to enhance Pakistan’s economic resilience and vowed to bolster cooperation in multiple sectors.
At the sixth Round of Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue here
the two allies reaffirmed their commit . ment to advancing the China . Pakistan Economic Corridor through what both sides termed high . quality cooperation signalling the launch of an upgraded version of the landmark initiative that lies at the heart of the Belt and Road vision.
The talks were co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Chi.nese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The dialogue covered a wide spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade, investment, security,counterterrorism, and regional cooperation, while also laying the ground-work for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China later this month.
Later, at a joint news conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both sides had agreed to fo-cus on an (upgraded version) of CPEC that would prioritize industrial development, livelihood im-provement, innovation, and green growth.
(We will build on past achievements to create a growth corridor, a livelihood-enhancing corridor, an innovation corridor, a green corridor, and an open corridor) Wang Yi explained. (This will promote greater synergy between China’s five corridors and Pakistan’s development planning).
He emphasized that Beijing would expand cooperation in industry, agriculture, and mining to help Pakistan strengthen its self-sufficiency and sustainable high quality development.
China also pledged support for Gwadar Port’s development and operations, the realignment of the Karakoram Highway , and welcomed third-party participation in the much-anticipated Main Line-1 railway upgrade, which aims to modernize Pakistan’s Karachi Peshawar railway network.
Highlighting security as an essential pillar of bilateral cooperation, Wang praised Islamabad’s counter terrorism campaign and expressed confidence that Pakistan would ensure the safety of Chinese citi-zens, projects, and institutions in the country.
(China firmly believes that Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts will secure victory,) he said, adding that the two sides had agreed to deepen counterterrorism and security cooperation while enhancing coordination at the regional level. He commended Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed (CPEC 2.0), stressing that the next phase of cooperation would emphasize special economic zones, agricultural modernization, green energy, and enhanced trade linkages.
He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would travel to China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State Summit, scheduled for August 31–September 1. On the sidelines, Sharif is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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Dar also announced that a Pakistan China business-to-business investment conference would be held during the visit to encourage private sector partnerships and new investment opportunities.
Both sides underlined that the All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China was indispensable for the stability of the region and the prosperity of both nations. They agreed to maintain close coordination on global and regional issues at bilateral and multilateral forums.
(The Pakistan–China friendship has stood the test of time,) Dar said.
(Together, we will continue to advance this partnership as a cornerstone for peace, progress, and development.)
Later in the day, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi along with his delegation called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House.
The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior members of the Cabinet.
On the occasion, the prime minister underscored the importance of CPEC for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and its vital role in enhancing regional connectivity, and expressed satisfaction at the steady progress of CPEC Phase-II.
The prime minister expressed deep appreciation for the leadership, government and the people of China for their steadfast support to Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national development.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for China on its core issues, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen its All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China, as envi-sioned by the leadership and aspired by the peoples of the two countries.
The Prime Minister lauded President Xi Jinping’s visionary leadership and his role in strengthening the ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China.
While recalling his most cordial and productive meeting with President Xi during his visit to Beijing last year, the Prime Minister stated that he was greatly looking forward to his upcoming visit to Tianjin and Beijing, where he would participate in the SCO CHS meeting, as well as the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance and the World Anti-Fascist War.
He looked forward to his meeting with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, during the forthcoming visit.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s desire to deepen bilateral cooperation with China in trade, investment, ICT, agriculture, industrialization, mines and minerals and other key sectors.
Thanking the Prime Minister for his remarks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China regarded Pakistan as an ironclad friend and all weather strategic partner.
He expressed China’s desire to elevate bilateral relations with Pakistan to new heights of cooperation and collaboration.
Commending Pakistan’s resolute commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, he affirmed that China would continue working jointly with Pakistan, to promote regional peace, development, and stability.
Later, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here.
During the meeting, President Zardari said Pakistan and China are iron brothers, time tested friends and all weather strategic partners and friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which enjoys unanimous public, political, and institutional support in Pakistan.
Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of China and Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan were also present during the meeting.
The President thanked China for its consistent support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national development, and its principled and just stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The President also conveyed his condolences on the loss of precious lives in the recent floods in Beijing and Gansu province of China.
The President recalled his visit to China earlier this year, during which he had successful meetings with President, Xi Jinping and senior leadership of China.
(The visit underscored my confidence in the steadfastness of the Pakistan
China iron brotherhood,) he added.
The President regarded CPEC, which is part of President Xi’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative, as having immense strategic significance for both Pakistan and China.
He said CPEC is an important component to realize our joint vision of enhanced regional connectivity, economic integration, and a peaceful neighborhood.
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Expressing his views, Wang Yi said that friendship between China and Pakistan has lasted for generations and is based on good faith, credibility and strong all weather strategic partnership.
He said President Xi Jinping’s vision is that Pakistan and China have a shared future and work should be done to bring the two peoples closer to each other. He said China acknowledges Pakistan’s support to China at key junctures.
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives; Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister for Interior and Narcot-ics Control; Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman PPPP; Hina Rabbani Khar, MNA; Spokesperson to Presi-dent, Murtaza Solangi; Secretary Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Pakistan to China, were also present during the meeting.
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