Pakistan and China have expressed satisfaction over the continued expansion and deepening of bilateral relations.
The resolve to enhance the existing relations was expressed at a meeting between Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister (AFM) Kong Xuanyou and PM’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here on Monday. The adviser underscored the importance that Pakistan attached to its relations with China and underlined the need to hold regular high-level exchanges.
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Xuanyou also reiterated China’s continued support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Acknowledging the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in fighting against terrorism and extremism, he assured China’s full support against these menaces. During the bilateral meeting with Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as well as regional and global issues of mutual concern came under discussion.
The Foreign secretary apprised the Chinese AFM of the grave humanitarian situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir due to the on-going human rights violations. He expressed the hope that the international community would put pressure on India to put an end to blatant human rights violations in the Valley.