ISLAMABAD – China has reaffirmed its support to Pakistan and reiteratedopposition to any unilateral action as well as the measures that couldfurther complicate the situation following India’s unilateral and illegalactions in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The support was expressed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi duringdelegation-level talks between Pakistan and China in Islamabad on Saturday.
The Pakistan delegation was led by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Wang Yi highlighted that Pakistan-China relationship is based on mutualrespect, trust and strong bonds of friendship.
He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to achieve goals of national developmentand extended China’s utmost support in this regard.
Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized that CPEC is a demonstration project ofhigh quality BRI projects and is being implemented jointly by Pakistan andChina.
Both countries have complete consensus on the future direction of CPEC toadvance high quality development in Pakistan.
He underscored that Pakistan’s economic and financial situation wasimproving and the central banks of both countries must deepen theircooperation to reap dividends at a larger level.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefed the Chinese side on theevolving situation in Occupied Kashmir.
He stressed that the ongoing curfew for over four weeks, the continuedlock-down and communications blockade, and the massive human rightsviolations had created a dire humanitarian situation in the held area whichneeded to be urgently addressed.
Foreign Minister informed the Chinese side of the intensification ofceasefire violations across the Line of Control and emphasized that Indiacould attempt a false-flag operation in order to divert attention from itscrimes in Occupied Kashmir.
He conveyed that Pakistan is grateful for China’s support in the aftermathof India’s illegal and unilateral actions.
He emphasized that friendship with China is the corner stone of Pakistan’sforeign policy.
He said that Pakistan will continue to support China on all issues of itscore interest, including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
The Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the timelycompletion of CPEC projects, especially those in Gwadar.
The two delegations had an in-depth exchange of views on the entirespectrum of bilateral relations and regional matters, particularly thecurrent situation in Occupied Kashmir.
Both sides also noted with satisfaction the bilateral cooperation atmultilateral fora and reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes andprinciples of the UN Charter and support for multilateralism, free tradeand win-win cooperation.
They resolved to implement consensus reached by the leadership of twocountries to deepen strategic consultation and coordination at all levelsso as to jointly promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.