Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is in China as part of his two-day official visit on the initiation of Chinese counterpart Mr Wang Yi.
According to MoFA, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi is visiting China upon the invitation of Mr Wang Yi – China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister.
FM Qureshi’s visit will include discussions over further deepening of bilateral relations, focus on cooperation in the high quality development under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), defence and security cooperation, Covid-19 vaccines, counter-terrorism and regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The visit will play an important role in further strengthening Pakistan-China “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and will expand strategic communication and coordination with China on a range of issues, said MoFA.
It is pertinent to know that Pakistan and China are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. More than 100 celebratory events have been planned of which over 60 events have already been held so far. These celebrations have immensely contributed to injecting a fresh vigour and warmth in the traditional friendship.
Pakistan and China are the closest friends and staunch partners. The time-tested Pakistan-China relationship is based on unparalleled mutual trust, understanding and commonality of interests. Both sides are fully committed to building closer China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future.