Beijing: China on Sunday promised closer cooperation with Pakistan Under the $60 billion CPEC investment program and called for a proper and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue while opposing any “unilateral action” that could complicate the situation as prime minister. Imran Khan Interacted with top Chinese leadership including President Xi Jinping,
Khan met President Xi on the last day of his four-day visit to China to discuss a range of issues, including Beijing’s growing concerns over the slow pace of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and repeated attacks on Chinese workers. met with. Its various projects in Pakistan.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi said China strongly supports Pakistan in defending national independence, sovereignty, dignity and fighting terrorism, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
He said that China is ready to join hands with Pakistan to pursue intensive development of CPEC and ensure the implementation of major projects.
“The two sides reiterated that a peaceful and prosperous South Asia is in the common interest of all sides,” a joint statement issued at the end of Khan’s visit to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics said.
“They stressed the importance of dialogue and resolution of all outstanding disputes in order to promote regional cooperation and advance the goals of lasting peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region.”
“The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side on the latest developments on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including its concerns, the situation and the pressing issues at this time. The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir issue was a dispute left over from history, and must be properly and peacefully resolved on the basis of the United Nations Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements. China opposes any unilateral action that complicates the situation,” it said.
In the past, India has strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in the previous joint statement of Pakistan and China and said that the Union Territory as well as Ladakh has been and will remain an integral and inseparable part of it.
In July 2021, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi, in a statement from both countries, objected to the reference to the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, saying it is in Indian territory that is illegally occupied by Pakistan.
“As before, India categorically rejects any reference to Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh have been and will be an integral and inseparable part of India,” Bagchi said.
The spokesperson had said that India has consistently conveyed to both China and Pakistan that the so-called CPEC is in India’s territory.
“We oppose any attempt by other countries to change the status quo in areas illegally occupied by Pakistan as well as to bring about any material change in Indian territories under its illegal occupation by Pakistan. We call upon the parties concerned to stop such actions,” he said. ,
The China-Pakistan joint statement also said that China recognized Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts in the fight against terrorism and said that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
“The two sides agreed to continue the momentum in defense cooperation between the armed forces of Pakistan and China at various levels,” it said.
China has emerged as Pakistan’s largest supplier of weapons including battle tanks, fighter jets and latest naval warships.
“He emphasized that strong defense and security cooperation between Pakistan and China is an important factor in peace and stability in the region,” he said.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi called for “firm belief” between China and Pakistan ties, saying the “strategic importance” of all-weather ties is “getting more prominent” as the two countries consider all-weather ties. Several agreements have been signed to strengthen
“Both sides expressed their determination to protect CPEC from all threats and negative publicity,” the joint statement said.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to make every effort to protect all Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan and the Chinese side appreciated the steps taken by Pakistan.
China has repeatedly called on Pakistan to step up security in the wake of several attacks on thousands of its personnel working in the CPEC.
Khan praised the Chinese leadership for hosting the Winter Olympics, which was diplomatically boycotted by the US and its allies over human rights violations against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang.
Along with his visit, the two sides signed a number of MoUs covering bilateral cooperation in the areas of economic and technology, industry, investment, infrastructure, space, vaccines, digitization, standardization, disaster management, culture, sports and vocational education. Did it The statement said.
Chief among these agreements, whose details have not been revealed, according to his envoy in Islamabad, Nong Rong, was the New Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation to begin construction of the second phase of the CPEC, in which China has so far invested about $25 billion. has done.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi called on both sides to “build a better future for bilateral ties with strong confidence”, reports state-run Xinhua news agency. He did not elaborate.
“Both sides stand ready to discuss with Afghanistan the extension of CPEC to Afghanistan,” the joint statement said.
Xi expressed China’s willingness to work with Pakistan to enhance cooperation in areas such as science and technology, agriculture and people’s well-being, build a green, healthy and digital corridor, and enhance its sustainable development potential. Supported the industrialization of Pakistan.
Xi said China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Pakistan in multilateral fora, including at the United Nations, to safeguard world and regional peace and stability.
On Saturday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his meeting with Khan that Pakistan is China’s priority in neighborhood diplomacy and encourages its business enterprises to invest.
Khan said Pakistan is ready to take proactive steps to promote the construction of the second phase of CPEC and strengthen cooperation with China in the fields of industry, agriculture and information technology.
This is Khan’s fourth visit to China as he made his last visit in October 2019.
Khan met President Xi on the last day of his four-day visit to China to discuss a range of issues, including Beijing’s growing concerns over the slow pace of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and repeated attacks on Chinese workers. met with. Its various projects in Pakistan.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi said China strongly supports Pakistan in defending national independence, sovereignty, dignity and fighting terrorism, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
He said that China is ready to join hands with Pakistan to pursue intensive development of CPEC and ensure the implementation of major projects.
“The two sides reiterated that a peaceful and prosperous South Asia is in the common interest of all sides,” a joint statement issued at the end of Khan’s visit to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics said.
“They stressed the importance of dialogue and resolution of all outstanding disputes in order to promote regional cooperation and advance the goals of lasting peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region.”
“The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side on the latest developments on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including its concerns, the situation and the pressing issues at this time. The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir issue was a dispute left over from history, and must be properly and peacefully resolved on the basis of the United Nations Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements. China opposes any unilateral action that complicates the situation,” it said.
In the past, India has strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in the previous joint statement of Pakistan and China and said that the Union Territory as well as Ladakh has been and will remain an integral and inseparable part of it.
In July 2021, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi, in a statement from both countries, objected to the reference to the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, saying it is in Indian territory that is illegally occupied by Pakistan.
“As before, India categorically rejects any reference to Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh have been and will be an integral and inseparable part of India,” Bagchi said.
The spokesperson had said that India has consistently conveyed to both China and Pakistan that the so-called CPEC is in India’s territory.
“We oppose any attempt by other countries to change the status quo in areas illegally occupied by Pakistan as well as to bring about any material change in Indian territories under its illegal occupation by Pakistan. We call upon the parties concerned to stop such actions,” he said. ,
The China-Pakistan joint statement also said that China recognized Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts in the fight against terrorism and said that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
“The two sides agreed to continue the momentum in defense cooperation between the armed forces of Pakistan and China at various levels,” it said.
China has emerged as Pakistan’s largest supplier of weapons including battle tanks, fighter jets and latest naval warships.
“He emphasized that strong defense and security cooperation between Pakistan and China is an important factor in peace and stability in the region,” he said.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi called for “firm belief” between China and Pakistan ties, saying the “strategic importance” of all-weather ties is “getting more prominent” as the two countries consider all-weather ties. Several agreements have been signed to strengthen
“Both sides expressed their determination to protect CPEC from all threats and negative publicity,” the joint statement said.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to make every effort to protect all Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan and the Chinese side appreciated the steps taken by Pakistan.
China has repeatedly called on Pakistan to step up security in the wake of several attacks on thousands of its personnel working in the CPEC.
Khan praised the Chinese leadership for hosting the Winter Olympics, which was diplomatically boycotted by the US and its allies over human rights violations against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang.
Along with his visit, the two sides signed a number of MoUs covering bilateral cooperation in the areas of economic and technology, industry, investment, infrastructure, space, vaccines, digitization, standardization, disaster management, culture, sports and vocational education. Did it The statement said.
Chief among these agreements, whose details have not been revealed, according to his envoy in Islamabad, Nong Rong, was the New Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation to begin construction of the second phase of the CPEC, in which China has so far invested about $25 billion. has done.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi called on both sides to “build a better future for bilateral ties with strong confidence”, reports state-run Xinhua news agency. He did not elaborate.
“Both sides stand ready to discuss with Afghanistan the extension of CPEC to Afghanistan,” the joint statement said.
Xi expressed China’s willingness to work with Pakistan to enhance cooperation in areas such as science and technology, agriculture and people’s well-being, build a green, healthy and digital corridor, and enhance its sustainable development potential. Supported the industrialization of Pakistan.
Xi said China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Pakistan in multilateral fora, including at the United Nations, to safeguard world and regional peace and stability.
On Saturday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his meeting with Khan that Pakistan is China’s priority in neighborhood diplomacy and encourages its business enterprises to invest.
Khan said Pakistan is ready to take proactive steps to promote the construction of the second phase of CPEC and strengthen cooperation with China in the fields of industry, agriculture and information technology.
This is Khan’s fourth visit to China as he made his last visit in October 2019.
,