- Pakistan and China exchange views on a range of regional and international issues.
- The two sides also agree to further strengthen their mutual coordination.
- The meeting reviews the entire spectrum of practical cooperation.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China noted with satisfaction the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, including the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0.
The development is in line with the consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries during the fourth round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Beijing.
Foreign Minister Amna Baloch led the Pakistani delegation, while Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong led the Chinese side, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a press release on Saturday.
The two sides also exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues and agreed to further strengthen their coordination and mutual consultations, including through high-level exchanges and dialogue mechanisms.
Baloch described Pakistan-China relations as special and unique, noting that the Pakistani government and people deeply cherish the enduring friendship between the two countries.
Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to CPEC 2.0
The meeting also reviewed the overall practical cooperation between the two countries, with special emphasis on projects that lead to the high-quality development of CPEC 2.0.
“The two sides agreed to further deepen their mutual partnerships in sectors such as information technology, agriculture and clean energy, driven by the concept of win-win cooperation and pursuit of sustainable development. inclusive and people-centered,” the statement added.
The meeting also recognized the pivotal role of CPEC in promoting regional connectivity, win-win cooperation and common prosperity, especially through partnerships with other countries.
During the meeting, the foreign minister described CPEC as the cornerstone of economic cooperation as well as a shining symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.
The Chinese Vice Foreign Minister highlighted the mutually reinforcing relationship of the five new corridors introduced under CPEC 2.0, namely Growth, Livelihood, Innovation, Open and Green Corridor, with the framework of Pakistan’s national development focused on the 5 E’s, namely Exports, e-Pakistan, Energy, Environment and Equity.
Islamabad and Beijing also stressed the need to strengthen their mutual coordination in multilateral forums, including the United Nations Security Council, the statement added.
Later, the foreign minister also held a meeting with Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu, during which they exchanged views on Pakistan-China relations as well as issues regional and international issues of common interest.