China reiterates its support to Pakistan for economic, industrial development

State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Dr Fuad Hussein, Foreign Minister of Egypt Mr Sameh Hassan Shoukry, and Foreign Minister of Palestine Mr Riyad al-Maliki made separate calls on President Dr Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation.

While welcoming the Chinese Foreign Minister, the President said that relations between the two countries were deep-rooted and were progressing with every passing year.

He stated that Pakistan and China were “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners” and Pakistan would continue to adhere to the “One China” policy by firmly supporting China on all of its core issues, including Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong and the South China Sea.

Mr Wang Yi reiterated that China would support Pakistan and continue its cooperation for its economic and industrial development. He said that cooperation between the two countries was growing very well and the CPEC project would greatly help towards the sustainable development of Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan