China says to support Pakistan in its stability

• Wang calls Pakistanis hard-working, peace-loving
• Audience gives warm welcome to Chinese leader

China’s Vice Prime Minister Wang Yang on Monday highlighted the significance of the Pak-China ties resembling them to proverbial higher than mountains, stronger than steal and sweeter than honey.

Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony at the Jinnah Convention Centre, he expressed his government’s determination to support Pakistan in its efforts for development, regional stability and securing its national interests and sovereignty.

Felicitating the Pakistani nation on its national independence day, he said that the Pakistani nation was a hard-working, peace loving and determined one and its sacrifices against terrorism were unmatched and unforgettable.

With self-reliance and hard-work, the nation was excelling in different fields of life, he pointed out. He said that Pakistan and China stood closely as ever on different world issues after establishment of their bilateral ties.

He recounted Pakistan’s support for China in difficult times and said the all-weather friendship stood tests of time. Under the vision of President Xi Jinping, China wanted to further take this strategic partnership to new heights, he said.

He said that the Chinese government desired to accelerate and accomplish the mega project launched under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for greater economic prosperity of the Pakistani nation.

Wang said that China wanted to further increase the bilateral cooperation in other sectors like health, sports, academic, scientific knowledge etc and exchanges of cultural and academic delegations. He said that China believed in the beauty of performance upon which permanent friendship was based.

He said that China always considered Pakistan as a good neighbour and would remain its friend and brother. The visiting dignitary was given a very warm welcome by the audience. School children dressed in national attire and carrying national flags cheered loudly during the speech made by the Chinese vice premier.