According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the Chinese diplomat confirmed in a meeting in Islamabad with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, that Pakistan has a special place in China’s foreign policy due to the close ties between the two nations.

Liu Jianchao expressed satisfaction over the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and assured greater participation of the Chinese government in the timely implementation of all projects.

Liu advocated further improving ties between the Communist Party of China and political factions in Pakistan, thanking them for their support of the CPEC and the friendly ties between Islamabad and Beijing.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, praised the positive contribution of CPEC to the country’s socio-economic development, progress, and prosperity. “As a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor enabled a major transformation in energy security,” he said.

Dar expressed Pakistan’s firm determination to build on the achievements of CPEC and its high-quality development in Phase II.

According to APP, the two authorities agreed to maintain the momentum of high-level engagements and enhance communication on regional and global issues.

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