PM Imran holds meeting with Chinese president

PM Imran holds meeting with Chinese president.

BEIJING (Dunya News) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall in Beijing on Sunday.

Both leaders exchanged views to further strengthen the bilateral ties and discussed regional situation. Pakistan’s delegation was also present in the session.

The dignitaries deliberated over the mutual efforts for speedy completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar Port and security of maritime border.

Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked President Xi for the warm and gracious welcome accorded to him in China and for China’s steadfast support to Pakistan on all issues. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support to China on all issues of its core interest.

Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated President Xi on the successful convening of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum which is a practical manifestation of his far-reaching vision, and highlighted its significance as an important international platform for connectivity and sharing of experience among the BRI participating countries.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Prime Minister highlighted CPEC’s next phase and its extension into new areas of agriculture, industrial development, and socio-economic uplift with livelihood projects.

President Xi Jinping reiterated China’s unwavering support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and appreciated the government’s agenda for socio-economic development and people-centered progress. He affirmed that China-Pakistan ties would continue to acquire greater strength and deepen practical cooperation in the time to come.

It is worth mentioning here that Imran Khan also held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and discussed bilateral issues and regional matters.