Islamabad, 11 Oct 2023:In a pivotal encounter focusing on the robust connection between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the recently credentialed Ambassador of China, engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad today. This meeting, marking Ambassador Jiang’s inaugural dialog with the Prime Minister post his ambassadorial accreditation, brought to the fore the substantive and multifaceted relationships binding the two nations.

The Prime Minister reiterated the unparalleled relationship that Pakistan and China maintain, citing them as All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and Iron Brothers. Furthermore, the discussions illuminated the influential role of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in amplifying economic, trade, and technological cooperation between the two nations, underscoring its stature as the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Source: PID.

Prime Minister Kakar expressed his admiration for the visionary leadership and initiatives of President Xi Jinping, with a particular emphasis on the BRI. Moreover, the dialog highlighted a steadfast commitment from both Pakistan and China towards ensuring the triumphant realization of CPEC, with the government expressing its dedication to closely collaborate with Chinese authorities to assure the punctual implementation and fruition of various projects encompassed under CPEC.

Additionally, Prime Minister Kakar extended his congratulations to Ambassador Jiang on commencing his ambassadorial duties in Islamabad. He expressed optimism that the Ambassador would play a pivotal role in further fortifying the relations between the two nations during his tenure, as they navigate through collaborative efforts in multiple domains, encompassing economics, trade, technology, and strategic cooperation.