ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have mutually agreed on extending theirbilateral relations and to work collectively particularly in aviationsector.
Different matters related to mutual cooperation in various sectors cameunder discussion in a meeting between Federal Minister for Aviation, Lt.Gen (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi and Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Yao Jing hereon Tuesday, said a press release.
Besides, Director General Civil Aviation Authority, Hassan Baig, Seniorofficials of aviation division were also present on this occasion.
During the meeting, while appreciating the role of caretaker government,Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing has said that the caretaker government hasensured the free, fair and transparent general election.
He highly commended the endeavors of caretaker setup for the smoothtransition of government and expressed his satisfaction on overall conductof general election.
He said caretaker government has made the successful democratic process,will further pave the way for the political stability in Pakistan, which ismandatory for the development of the country, he further added.
Minister thanked the Ambassador and apprised him regarding the steps takenfor the uplift of aviation industry.
It was mutually decided to extend the cooperation for the development ofairport projects and enhancement of air travel facilities between twocountries.
Lt. Gen (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi appreciated the cooperation of China for theconstruction and development of Gwadar Airport project under theexceptional project of CPEC.
Minister said that China and Pakistan are bosom friends and this strategicpartnership is unique in many ways and both countries have undoubtedlysupported each other through thick and thin adding that this relationshipis gaining strength with every passing day.
Both sides affirmed to strengthen the regional cooperation and bilateralrelations to ensure the prosperity and sustainable development of aviationsector.
Chinese Ambassador expressed that the cooperation of both countries in theaviation sector will further continue and assured to collaborate indifferent projects to further stimulate this relation.
He assured his support and affirmed that China is willing to work closelywith Pakistan in aviation field.