Deputy Chief of Mission of China in Pakistan Lijian Zhao Tuesday discussed bilateral relations, matters of mutual interests and projects related to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with former interior minister Rehman Malik.
Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Rehman Malik told Zhao that both Pakistan and China were agreed to continue to work together for the development and progress of the two nations and regional peace, said a press release.
Senator Rehman Malik said that he and every Pakistani was proud of Sino-Pak friendship as China had always extended timely support to Pakistan in every difficult time. China and Pakistan have been together fighting against terrorists who were common enemy of Pakistan and China.
Senator Malik expressed his concerns over the growing influence of Daish through Afghanistan and said if timely actions were not taken by the international community, Daish could grow a bigger monster than al-Qaeda.
The international community now required working in full unity against these enemies of humanity who were responsible for disturbing regional peace, he added.
He said that Pakistan and China would take forward the CPEC project as it was in the interest of the both countries particularly and for betterment of the region in general. The Chinese workers and companies in Pakistan would be provided full safety and security, said Senator Malik.
Lijian Zhao thanked Senator Rehman Malik for his firm support for promoting Sino-Pak friendship. He said that China was always ready to stand with Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Senator A. Rehman Malik presented Lijian Zhao a booklet of his articles published in country leading newspapers which the deputy chief of mission highly appreciated.
