INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China reassures Pakistan on ties ahead of Modi-Xi summitBEIJING: Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad
to enhance mutual cooperation for peace and regional stability and extend cooperation to fight rising unilateralism and protectionism.Asif
stated that Pakistan is happy to see the leaders of China and India hold informal meetings and believes that together they will play an
active role in the establishment of regional peace and improvement of bi-lateral ties between their countries.Khawaja Asif also apprised
Wang Yi about the situation prevailing in Occupied Kashmir.On the occasion, Wang Yi said that the current development of Sino-Pakistani
relations enjoys a good momentum
The two sides maintain close and comprehensive contacts and coordinate with each other on major international and regional issues.He added
that the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has progressed smoothly, bringing real benefits to the local people.Wang Yi
shared how China is willing to make joint efforts with Pakistan to implement the consensus of the leaders of the two countries, carry out
closer strategic communications, develop comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation, and push China-Pakistan all-weather strategic
cooperative partnership to a higher level
external environment, he said.During the meeting, Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid and other senior diplomats of both countries
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common interest.Yesterday, Wang Yi met with Indian External
Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei
Province from 27-28 April where he will hold an informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to improve bilateral relations.Khajawa
Asif said that Pakistan is an all-weather friend of China and no matter how the situation changes, the two countries will always stand side
cooperation projects, and continuously deepen the close relationship between the two sides
added.He also wished the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Qingdao Summit to be a complete success
Asif further told Wang Yi that Pakistan is looking forward to a meaningful meeting between heads of states of the SCO at Qingdao in June
this year in which President Mamnoon Hussain is expected to attend
Asif also congratulated on the re-election of Xi Jinping as President of China and Wing Yi on his re-election as foreign minister and his
new responsibilities as State Councillor.
