Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 17 (Reporter Yang Yijun) Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Alwi at the Great Hall of the People on the 17th.
Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the Chinese government and the Chinese people are working hard to win a comprehensive victory against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. At the beginning of the epidemic, Mr. President wrote me a letter of condolences as soon as possible, and this time he made a special trip to China to express his firm support for China. The Pakistani government and all walks of life have their own possessions and donated anti-epidemic materials to China. China is grateful for this. Facts have proved once again that China and Pakistan are true friends who share the same affliction, and good brothers who share the same difficulties. The special friendship between China and Pakistan is a historical choice, deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples.
Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, the epidemic is erupting at multiple points around the world. Countries should work together to fight the epidemic. China always adheres to the concept of a community of shared future for mankind. In an open, transparent and responsible manner, China promptly releases information on the epidemic situation and shares experiences in prevention, control, and diagnosis and treatment. China is willing to make more contributions to preventing the spread of the epidemic worldwide, and will continue to provide support and assistance to Pakistan.
Xi Jinping stressed that consolidating and developing China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership is the common aspiration of the two peoples. We welcome Pakistan's unity, stability, prosperity and strength. No matter how the international situation changes, China will always stand firmly with Pakistan and is committed to deepening China-Pakistan "hardcore" friendship, making China-Pakistan relations a model for building a community of shared future for mankind and benefiting the people of both countries. China will continue to support Pakistan in maintaining national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and support Pakistan in pursuing a development path that fits its national conditions. The two sides should maintain the tradition of frequent visits and meetings between leaders, actively promote key areas and project cooperation, and build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into a demonstration project of high-quality development along the Belt and Road. It is necessary to strengthen communication and cooperation in international and regional affairs, and jointly maintain world and regional peace, stability, and security. China is willing to continue to provide support to Pakistan in controlling the locust plague.
Alvi said that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved significant positive results in fighting the epidemic, and I would like to express my sincere congratulations on behalf of the Pakistani government and people! In the face of the disaster, the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government have demonstrated outstanding leadership and strong mobilization. China's experience and practices provide useful lessons for other countries. It is believed that after the epidemic, China will become stronger. Attempts by individual forces to "stigmatize" the epidemic and isolate China are unpopular and unsuccessful. Pakistan and China are "hardcore" brothers who share the same affliction. The peoples of the two countries have deep friendship and lasting friendship. The more difficult the times, the more manifestations of Pakistan-China friendship and unity. Pakistan thanks China for its support and help, and stands ready to stand with China and overcome the difficulties together. Pakistan will, as always, support China on issues involving China's core interests, and is willing to maintain close exchanges with China, deepen cooperation and build a Pakistan-China economic corridor. Pakistan will continue to promote anti-terrorism cooperation with China and jointly safeguard fairness and justice at the international level.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents.
The two countries jointly issued a joint statement on deepening China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
Wang Yi and He Lifeng attended the talks.