ISLAMABAD – Top Chinese leadership assured full support to Pakistan againstIndia over Occupied Kashmir conflict.
The visiting Chinese foreign minister reaffirmed China’s support andreiterated opposition to any unilateral action as well as the measures byIndia that could further complicate the situation.
Chinese Foreign Minister and PM Imran Khan agreed that more high-levelexchanges should continue to take place between the two countries tofurther promote bilateral ties and shared goals of economic development,peace, and security across the region.
Prime Minister Imran Khan says the ongoing curfew, continued lockdown,communications blockade, and massive human rights violations in occupiedKashmir have created a dire humanitarian situation, which needs to beurgently addressed.
He was talking to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who called on him inIslamabad on Sunday.
Briefing the Chinese side on the evolving situation in Indian OccupiedKashmir following New Delhi’s unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August,the Prime Minister underscored that the curfew and other restrictionsshould be immediately lifted.
He stressed that in order to deepen strategic co-operation, Pakistan andChina should continue their close coordination and consultation to ensurethat peace and stability in the region is maintained.
Recalling the depth and breadth of Pakistan-China ties, Imran Khanunderscored that friendship with China is the corner stone of Pakistan’sforeign policy.
He highlighted that ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ betweenthe two countries is deeply rooted in mutual trust and respect and is ananchor of peace and stability in the region and beyond.
The Prime Minister said CPEC is a project of great national significancethat contributes immensely to the revitalization of Pakistan’s economy.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the timely completion of CPECprojects and highlighted the importance of CPEC Authority for speedyexecution of CPEC projects.
Imran Khan hoped that, as CPEC’s benefits expand, more Chinese companieswill invest in Pakistan and help support Pakistan’s process ofindustrialization, greater agricultural productivity and innovation.