Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has appreciated the invaluable assistance being provided to Pakistan by China in its socio-economic development and hoped that the handing over of Gwadar Port to China would prove to be an impetus not only in further cementing the ties between the two countries but also accelerating the pace of development in Pakistan.
The PM was talking to Ambassador of China in Pakistan Liu Jian who called on the premier on Tuesday.
Khoso said Pakistan and China enjoy close relations which are deep-rooted and time-tested. He extended his condolence on the loss of life and property caused by the recent earthquake in eastern China. “In this hour of grief the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Chinese friends,” said Khoso.
The Chinese ambassador thanked the PM for his sentiments towards China. China, he said, valued Pakistan’s support and friendship. Liu Jian went on to say that Pakistan is like his second home.
