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PM lauds Chinese assistance for displaced persons, flood victims
Chinese ambassador says President Xi Jinping looks forward to visit Pakistan at an early, mutually convenient date
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ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday lauded the timely assistance rendered by the Chinese government for the relief of displaced persons and the people affected by recent floods.
The prime minister termed the gesture a reflection of true friendship between the two countries, in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong, who called on him here at the PM House.
The prime minister discussed matters of mutual interest and spoke highly of the recent progress in Pak-China relations. He stressed that Pakistan firmly supports China's core interests, major concerns and was ready to work with China to keep building mutual trust, fast-tracking the construction of Pakistan-China Economic Corridor and upgrading the bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador Sun said that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the all-weather and multi-dimensional strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, adding that China always regard these ties as the priority of its foreign policy and would continue to promote friendship and substantive cooperation with Pakistan.
He said that China wishes to maintain close coordination and collaboration with Pakistan to create a safe and sound environment for bilateral relations as well as for the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor.
Sun Weidong said that Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend the host-partners dialogue to be held during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) informal leaders’ Meeting in Beijing next month and looks forward to visiting Pakistan at an early and mutually convenient date.
The prime minister expressed his gratitude on receiving President Xi's invitation and said that he also looks forward to the Chinese president's early visit to Pakistan, which he believed will uplift Pakistan-China relations to a higher level.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk