Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi strongly supports Pakistan; lauds contributions in fighting terrorism

(2017-08-22) Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua currently on a visit to China called on the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today. The entire gamut of bilateral relations, regional, global issues, as well as the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, were discussed.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s continuing and firm support to Pakistan and vowed to further strengthen the all weather strategic cooperative friendship with Pakistan. He lauded Pakistan’s contributions and great sacrifices made in the fight against terrorism, adding that the international community should fully recognize these efforts.

The Foreign Secretary, while underlining, the importance of Pakistan-China friendship, reiterated Pakistan’s support to China on all issues of its core interest. She said that the recent visit of Vice Premier Wang Yang on the occassion of 70th independence anniversary of Pakistan, had further solidified the time tested friendship between Pakistan and China.

Pakistan and China agreed to continue close consultations on efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and underscored the importance of the Trilateral Afghanistan-China-Pakistan Foreign Minister’s meeting.

Islamabad
22 August 2017

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