Prime Minster Imran Khan and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang reiterated resolve to further strengthen and improve bilateral relations and cooperation on a telephonic conversation on Thursday (today).
As per the statement issued by Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders exchanged views over 70th anniversary of establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties, bilateral relations and vaccine cooperation.
During the telephonic conversation, PM Imran Khan felicitated Premier Le Keqiang and the Chinese leadership for successful landing of Chinese spacecraft on Mars, which showed rising technological prowess of China.
PM Imran also emphasized that with collective and tireless efforts over the years, Pakistan and China had transformed their relationship into an “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership”.
🇵🇰🇨🇳 #Celebrating7Decades of establishment of diplomatic relations on 21st May 2021. Here is a brief 🎥 overview of a special relationship between the two All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners.
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‘The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative and has generated economic activity, employment and will further enhance bilateral and regional trade’, said the prime minister.
PM Imran Khan also congratulated the Chinese Prime Minister on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.