Pakistan, China discuss bilateral ties, regional situation, CPEC July 23, 2020

Pakistan, China discuss bilateral ties, regional situation, CPEC July 23, 2020

ISLAMABAD-The second round of bilateral consultations between Pakistan and China was held on Thursday.

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and China's Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui held consultations through video link.

They discussed Pakistan-China bilateral ties, regional situation, enhancement of cooperation to control COVID-19, CPEC and strengthening of bilateral economic cooperation.

Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Secretary said Pakistan and China are strategic cooperative partners.

He said both the countries desire mutual respect, respect for integrity and sovereignty of each other, and promotion of peace, prosperity and stability on the basis of principles equal benefit and progress.