BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang havecongratulated the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of the79th Pakistan Day.

In his message addressing his counterpart President Mamnoon Hussain,President Xi Jinping said, “on behalf of the government and people of Chinaand also in my name, I would like to express my warm congratulations andbest wishes to you and through you to the government and people ofPakistan.”

He said in recent years, under the leadership of you and the Pakistanigovernment, the economy of Pakistan grows steadily, and people’s livelihoodimproves continuously. We feel heartily delighted.

Currently, China-Pakistan relations maintain a good momentum. Under theBelt and Road Initiative, the two countries cooperate fruitfully, not onlybenefiting the two peoples but also making positive contribution to theregional peace and development.

“I attach high importance to the development of China-Pakistan relations,and would like to join hands with you to upgrade the China-Pakistanall-weather strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level.”

In his message Chinese Premier also congratulated his counterpart PM ShahidKhaqan Abbasi and people of Pakistan.

The Chinese PM said, “On the occasion of 79th Pakistan Day, on behalf theChinese Government, I would like to extend warm congratulations and bestwishes to you and the Pakistani government.”

In recent years, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Pakistanrelations and cooperation in various fields have continuously made newprogress. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor advances smoothly, bringingtangible benefits to the two countries and their people.

The Chinese government will always place Pakistan at the priority of itsforeign policy, and is willing to work with the Pakistani side to furtherpromote China Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, thepremier said.