PM Kakar affirms Pakistan's commitment to CPEC
Pakistan
PM Kakar affirms Pakistan's commitment to CPEC
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated on Monday Pakistan is fully committed to the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who paid a courtesy call on him.
PM Kakar extended a warm welcome to the Chinese vice foreign minister and his delegation, stressing the need for both sides to continue to work closely to ensure timely completion of the ongoing projects.
He said Pakistan deeply valued its all-weather, strategic, cooperative partnership with China.
Reflecting on his visit to Beijing for the 3rd Belt and Road Forum in October 2023, Kakar said that he was deeply touched by the warm sentiments of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang towards Pakistan.
He also conveyed his best wishes for the Chinese leadership.
Beyond discussions on Pakistan-China relations, the meeting also addressed the regional situation.
The Chinese minister thanked the prime minister for the courtesy call and briefed him regarding various meetings held during the visit.
He conveyed special greetings of the Chinese leadership to the prime minister.
Weidong said China and Pakistan were “iron-brothers”.
He assured that China would always remain a reliable partner in Pakistan’s socio-economic progress.
