ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed on Sunday that amid deep regional and international changesImportance of The Sino-Pakistani strategic relationship has become even more important.
“As all-weather strategic cooperation partners, China and Pakistan share iron mutual trust and friendship, which is the source of of peace, stability and prosperity for in region and beyond,” the 15-point joint statement issued following the of first visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to China, on special invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Both foreign ministers met in Chinese city of Guangzhou.
The visit coincided with 71st anniversary of creation of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan.
During extensive negotiations with State Councilor Wang Yi, Foreign minister said he discussed enhanced economic participation, trade investment, industrialization and cooperation of CPEC and issues facing students, adding that both parties are committed to taking their multi-faceted partnership to the next level.
Both sides reaffirmed their firm support for each other’s core interests and core concerns, and a commitment to deepening strategic communication, including on highest political level and practical cooperation, and building even stronger China-Pakistan community with general future in in new era.
China before arrival of foreign minister said he hoped use Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s visit as an opportunity on with in traditional friendship with Pakistan, strengthen strategic mutual trust and further deepenweather comprehensive strategic partnership.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the principles of multilateralism. for peace, stability and development in in region and not only. “China is mine second homeand we have a relationship of three generations with in people of China and government of China. I look forward do a lot more first with in people of China,” Bilawal wrote on Twitter. in between meetings.
Both sides reaffirmed that a peaceful and prosperous South Asia in in common interest of all sides. Considering challenges faced through peoples of in the region due to global pandemic, soaring commodity prices, climate change and poverty, critical to resolve all outstanding disputes for the development of regional cooperation and the achievement of goals of lasting peace, stability and common prosperity.
Great importance is attached to the joint statement of Pakistan and China. in which Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari briefed the Chinese side about latest events in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Both sides stressed the importance of peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute based on UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements.
During a joint press conference, Bilawal once again raised issue of kashmir points out ever-deteriorating human rights situation in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).
“India is trying to change the Muslim majority of state by allowing foreigners to settle,” he said and thanked China. for his consistent support to Pakistan’s position on Kashmir dispute.
Although both sides called terrorism common enemy of humanityChina Appreciates Pakistan’s Commitment safety and security of Chinese citizens.
“Pakistan and China will continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism and security. They once again condemned the terrorism of the Confucius Institute of Karachi University attack. Pakistan confirmed that efforts will made to speed up investigation, hunting down the guilty and bring them to justice”, the joint statement said.
In this regard, Pakistan informed the Chinese side on its efforts to ensure in safety of all Chinese citizens, projects and institutions in the country. Both sides called on regional countries and international community build synergy and fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Both sides expressed their determination not to allow anyone harm the Sino-Pakistani Iron Brotherhood.
As defense cooperation continues to grow, both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing momentum. of bilateral defense cooperation and exchanges. They stressed that China-Pakistan defense cooperation in fact factor of peace and stability in in region.
There was good news for Pakistani students wishing to return to China to continue their studies as Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari thanked State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. for safe and secure return of Pakistani students in step by step to China.
“Two sides also decided to resume direct flights between the two countries blown away out Pakistan Airways soon and then increase the number of direct flights based on the evolving pandemic situation,” the joint statement said.
Both sides noted with satisfaction stable growth of economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. In this context, they agreed that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is effectively improved infrastructure of Pakistan and strengthened its socio-economic development.
Both sides expressed their firm resolve towards synergy development strategies, push forward all KPEC projects in safe, smooth and high-quality way to promote collaboration in areas such as economy and tradeinvestment, industry, agriculture, health care and science and technology, contributing to people’s well-being and bringing more value to local communities.
Noting with satisfaction record bilateral trade achieved last yearboth parties agreed work together to make the best use of phase-II of FFT and work together to diversify them trade ties with deepening cooperation in export-oriented industries in Pakistan and Value Chain Integration of two countries. Both sides also agreed on closer cooperation in service industry and skill development in areas of tourism, education, financial and information technology sectors.
in face of some traditional and not-traditional global challengesboth sides agreed on in need for international cooperation and solidarity. They noted that based on on principles of win-win cooperation and common benefits, “One Belt, One Road” cooperation has become an open and comprehensive platform for international cooperation and is widely welcomed as global public good.
China’s proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Global Security Initiative (GSI) new initiatives in response to the acute challenges facing in humanity. Both countries be ready for work with Other countries concentrate on in development agenda, address security challenges, implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainability and jointly build a community with general future for humanity. The parties discussed the situation in Ukraine, noting the need of be prepared for negative consequences of ukrainian crisis, in special prevention of its impact on development countries and is called on parties concerned in conflict with resolve disagreements and disputes through diplomacy and dialogue.
They are also reaffirmed their firm commitment to upholding a UN-centric international system, international order based on international law, and basic rules governing international relationships based on goals and principles of UN Charter practicing true multilateralism, promotion of democracy and rule of law in international connections.
Afghanistan was also part of negotiations and discussed practical cooperation with Afghanistan and provide everything possible support for reconstruction and development of Afghanistan.
Two sides also reaffirmed their willingness to extend CPEC to Afghanistan in consultation with Afghan Intermediate government and for mutual benefit of all sides. They are also agreed that peace and stability in Afghanistan was vital for regional development and prosperity. Both sides called for an Afghan interim government develop a broad and inclusive political framework, adopt moderate and sound domestic and foreign policy, as well as to protect the rights of women and children and ensure that Afghan land is not being used against Any of his neighbors.
Both sides called on in international community to help prevent a humanitarian crisis and faithfully deliver on promises on rebuilding the Afghan economy and future development. Both sides support permanent contribution of mechanism of coordination and cooperation among Afghanistan’s neighbors countries and expressed readiness work with all sides.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that by invitation of the president of World Economic Forum (WEF), Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend the forum’s annual meeting from May 23 to 26. in Davos, Switzerland. Foreign minister will be accompanied by the minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar. This year The forum is organized by topic: “history at a turning point: government policy and business strategies.” Both foreign minister and minister of the state will participate in number
of WEF events on modern global and regional issues.
