ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said China PakistanEconomic Corridor project is of vital importance for the economicdevelopment of Pakistan.
He was talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing who called on himin Islamabad on Monday and discussed bilateral relations including progresson CPEC as well as other regional and international matters of mutualinterest.
The Foreign Minister welcomed Chinese support and assistance in differentsectors including trade and economic cooperation.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pak-China friendship has taken roots in thehearts of the peoples of two countries.
He recalled that Prime Minister Imran Khan paid a successful visit to ChinaNovember last during which important meetings were between the leadershipof both the countries.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said his meetings with Chinese counterpart in Beijingand Kabul remained very productive during which we agreed to furtherstrengthen bilateral relations by promoting cooperation in diverse fields.