LAHORE – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing today met with the formerPrime Minsiter Nawaz Sharif at his residence in Raiwind Lahore today.
Chinese Ambassador discussed Pakistan China bilateral ties, CPEC and theissues of the regional security.
Chinese Ambassador said that ouster of Nawaz Sharif as the prime ministerof Pakistan has not affected China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)project, and instead, the project has picked up pace.
Ambassador Yao Jing on Saturday called on the former prime minister inLahore, where he said the multi-billion dollar economic corridor has laid astrong foundation in carrying out their decades’ old socio-economicpartnership that meant to improve living conditions of the people.
He hoped that all the projects relating to China Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) will be executed smoothly, according to Radio Pakistan.
Yao Jing appreciated Nawaz Sharif’s support and commitment to promotingSino-Pak friendship and said that two countries have come closer to eachother to promote their common aspirations of the people of two countries.
Nawaz Sharif thanked the newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan and hopedthat his positive role will further contribute to the development of thesocio-economic partnership, particularly in the context of CPEC.
Later, during interaction with the media, Mr Jing pointed out that CPEC ison schedule.
On Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, the ambassador urged both the countriesto resolve their disputes amicably. He also urged Afghanistan to takeadvantage from CPEC and make itself stronger through trade.
On Indian allegations that CPEC is passing through the disputed territory,Jing said that India’s calms are totally unfounded. He ruled out that theproject was a threat to anyone and reiterated that it will help uplift theentire region economically.
The ambassador also acknowledged Pakistan’s role in curbing terrorism andsaid that Pakistan has sacrificed a lot in eliminating the menace, thePakistan Today reported.
Defending Pakistan against US President Donald Trump’s statements thatPakistan is a terrorist safe haven, the Chinese envoy said that thesecurity situation had improved in the country due to the counter-terrorismefforts of Pakistan.
“Previously when I was posted in Pakistan, we could not go out withoutarmed escorts. But now, the situation is different and we can go outwithout security,” he added.