Islamabad, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, today. The Prime Minister conveyed deep gratitude of the Government and people of Pakistan for the messages of condolence and sympathy by President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on the devastating floods in Pakistan, and mobilizing immediate relief assistance for the flood-affected areas in the finest traditions of Pakistan-China ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’.

China has scaled up its official flood relief assistance to RMB 400 million, including 25,000 tents. Provincial and city governments, friendship associations, enterprises and Chinese people are joining the Chinese Government’s efforts to provide much needed assistance. The Prime Minister recognized China as Pakistan’s trusted friend, staunchest partner, and Iron-Brother, whose relief assistance was deeply appreciated by the people of the country, and in keeping with the time-honoured bilateral friendship.

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