ISLAMABAD
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan values China’s support on issues of its national security and territorial integrity.
“Solid foundation of our time-tested and all weather friendship is provided by strong mutual trust, excellent cooperation and convergence of views on regional and global issues,” said Nawaz while talking to Chinese Defence Minister General Chang Wanquan who called on him at the PM’s House.
The PM said China and Pakistan enjoyed a unique relationship and deeply praised the Chinese support for the projects included in the China-Pakistan Economic corridor in the recent Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC).
He said China-Pakistan economic corridor would not only benefit both nations, but transform the region’s economy and dovetail perfectly with the strategy of developing and connecting the South and Central Asian regions of the world.
Nawaz said security of Chinese nationals was an utmost priority and the government had taken all possible steps in this regard. He expressed confidence that Pakistan-China cooperation, including the field of defence would continue to grow to the benefit of both the countries.
The Chinese defence minister reiterated his government’s support for Pakistan.
The meeting was also attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi.