ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reaffirmed the highestpriority accorded by the government to China Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) and the firm commitment to expeditiously complete its projects,which would open up tremendous opportunities for increased economic growthand development in the region and beyond.

The Prime Minister expressed these views during a meeting with China’sAmbassador in Pakistan Nong Rong, who called on him here.

The subjects covered during the meeting included Pakistan-China bilateralrelations, including CPEC, 70th anniversary of the establishment ofdiplomatic ties, vaccine cooperation and high-level bilateral exchanges.

The prime minister highly appreciated the Chinese leadership, and conveyedhis warm greetings for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.

Emphasizing the time-tested “All-Weather Strategic Co-operativePartnership”, Imran Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to furtherenhance and broaden ties with China.

The prime minister recalled his telephonic conversation with Premier LiKeqiang on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment ofdiplomatic ties, which was the reflection of excellent cooperation betweenPakistan and China.

The Chinese ambassador extended President Xi Jinping’s invitation to theprime minister to participate in the ‘CPC and World Political PartiesSummit’, to be held in July.

The prime minister graciously accepted the invitation to attend the virtualevent.

Ambassador Nong Rong reassured that China would continue to firmly supportPakistan in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. It accorded highpriority to help address Pakistan’s requirements. he added.

It was agreed to continue with the momentum of high-level bilateralexchanges to further solidify strategic cooperative gains between the twocountries.