Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing satisfaction over the ever-growing bilateral ties between Pakistan and China has said that both were trusted friends and zip could come between them.
Addressing a presser alongside his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi after holding the third session of the foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue in Chengdu, the capital city of Chinese Sichuan province, he said the bilateral relations between the 2 countries were occupation the proper direction. “Our strategic, economic, and security cooperation moved at speed and determination. I reassure, the leadership and people of China that we are friends and will remain as friends. Let the world know . that we are trusted, friends. And nothing come (in) between us,” he added.
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The secretary of state said in today’s meeting, each side co-shared their point of view on further strengthening of this cooperation during a very friendly and cordial atmosphere during which each side reiterated support to every other.
The secretary of state said that they discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan and held a threadbare discussion over things there.
He said that on things in Afghanistan, ‘Pakistan and China are on the same page, shared same objectives and our interests over Afghanistan converged.’ Qureshi said China and Pakistan being neighbors of Afghanistan and felt that immediate neighbors have more at stake and must play an interactive role within the future to realize peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The secretary of state further said that they agreed to upgrade their bilateral and strategic partnership to new levels.
“Because we feel we have a lot to share in the new era where the regions will rise together and develop together and China has to contribute a lot, contributed and can contribute. China can play a more prominent role in Afghanistan,” he maintained.
Qureshi said that China had an agenda of peace and stability, of development and cooperation.
He opined Afghanistan would require international support and support from its neighbors.
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He said that they gave a transparent message that they condemned the violence and involved reduction within the violence in Afghanistan. They wanted to ascertain reconciliation and social process move forward.
“We want to have broad-based all-inclusive government decided by the people of Afghanistan and their leadership through negotiations,” he reiterated.
The secretary of state said Pakistan played a task within the peace and reconciliation process which was widely acknowledged.
He regretted that certain people had been harsh in statements but within the larger interest of peace and stability of the region, Pakistan showed restraint.
He reiterated that Pakistan would remain magnanimous and would continue with this role.
He said that they also forcefully condemned the cowardly Dasu attack. “We are one and will not allow any element to sabotage our ever-growing partnership. Their designs will be defeated,” he said while reiterating the joint resolve and commitment of both countries.
Qureshi further said that their commitment and resolve towards one another were unquestionable.
“Every Pakistani touched and hurt at your loss. your loss is my loss. Every Chinese national has an important role,” he maintained.
He noted with appreciation that China had contributed to Pakistan’s social and economic development and therefore the CPEC was a transparent manifestation of how they might proceed within the future.
The secretary of state also expressed his deep grief over the loss of lives in the Henan floods.
He said that Pakistan was grateful to China because it had always taken a principled position on Kashmir. He was happy to listen to its reiterated commitment to the international obligation to be fulfilled during this regard.
He said that folks of Jammu and Kashmir had been facing atrocities and cruelties.
During a recent meeting held in New Delhi, Qureshi said there was local admission that there existed a niche within the hearts and minds between Srinagar and New Delhi as they weren’t seeing eye to eye on many issues.
He said Kashmiris wanted the August 5, 2019 actions of the Indian government to be revisited with the restoration of its status.
The secretary of state further said that Pakistan was appreciative of the role played by China during this regard and by helping Pakistan to boost the difficulty at United Nations Security Council.
He also thanked the Chinese government for its support over the covid pandemic.
He said China stood by Pakistan during the difficult time by giving it on the brink of 34 million coronavirus doses while a supply of 8 million Sinopharm and 15 million Sinovac doses was within the pipeline.
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