China News Agency, Beijing, December 1 According to the website of the Ministry of National Defense of China, Pakistani President Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Defense Wei Fenghe respectively in Islamabad on December 1.
Alvi said that Pakistan-China friendship has a long history.
The two countries are good friends and partners in faith and righteousness. Pakistan firmly supports China's position on the South China Sea, Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet and other issues.
It is hoped that the two sides will further strengthen cooperation in the construction of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor and defense and security.
Imran Khan said that the timing and significance of Minister Wei's visit in the context of the epidemic is very important, reflecting the firm support of the Chinese government and military to Pakistan.
China's achievements in fighting the epidemic are unparalleled in the world, and the achievements in poverty alleviation are unprecedented in human history.
The two countries should carry out more comprehensive and closer strategic cooperation to elevate the Pakistan-China iron relationship to a new level.
Wei Fenghe said that the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership is unique in the world.
Under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries, the two sides have continuously strengthened cooperation in various fields and firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
China is willing to intensify strategic communication with Pakistan, enhance strategic mutual trust, strengthen strategic coordination, push the relationship between the two militaries to a higher level, jointly deal with various risks and challenges, resolutely safeguard the sovereignty and security interests of the two countries, and resolutely safeguard regional peace and stability.
During the visit, Wei Fenghe also met with Chairman of the Joint Council of Staff Nadim and Army Chief of Staff Bajwa to exchange in-depth views on the international and regional situation, the relations between the two countries and the two militaries, and equipment and technology cooperation.
(Finish)