ISLAMABAD/BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed hisdetermination to continue helping Pakistan despite the economic slowdown.
A report of Pakistani state broadcaster said Xi Jinping, who recentlysecured a historic third term, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifat the Great Hall of People on Wednesday and assured that Beijing willcontinue to extend support to cash strapped nation for sustainable economicdevelopment and harness its potential as a geo economic hub.
During the meeting with top Pakistani leaders, President Xi furtherannounced an additional assistance package of five hundred million RMB inpost-flood relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The Chinese leader also discussed security issue with the Pakistani PM,expressing his concerns about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan,hoping that Islamabad can provide a reliable and safe environment forChinese institutions and personnel carrying out cooperation.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Chinese President forinvaluable assistance to Pakistan’s relief, rehabilitation andreconstruction efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by superfloods in the country.
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Both sides vowed for an all-weather strategic partnership that haswithstood the test of time. It was noted that the two nations have stoodfirmly side by side, in realizing their shared vision of peace, stability,development, and prosperity.
Radio Pakistan also reported that PM Shehbaz and top Chinese leadersexchanged views on defense, trade and investment, agriculture, health,education, green energy, science and technology, and disaster preparedness.
