BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Monday said China wouldfirmly adhere to its friendly policy towards Pakistan and the all-weatherironclad friendship would not be affected by the leadership change in thecountry.
“No matter how the political affairs in Pakistan may change, China willfirmly adhere to our friendly policy to Pakistan and we don’t believe thepolitical change will affect the bilateral relations whatsoever,” ZhaoLijian said during his regular briefing in response to a question aboutchange of leadership in Pakistan after former prime minister Imran Khan wasvoted out through a no-confidence move.
The spokesperson said China wished all parties in Pakistan to remain unitedad maintain the stability and development of the country together.
“We noted some changes in the political circle of Pakistan. As a closeneighbour and ironclad friend, we sincerely hope all parties in Pakistanwill maintain solidarity and jointly uphold stability and development intheir country,” he said.
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Replying to another question about the claim of foreign interference inno-trust move, he said China was firmly opposed to any other country’sinterference.
The no-confidence motion tabled by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)against Imran Khan succeeded early Sunday morning.
