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Pakistan, China agree to upgrade cooperation on CPEC projects

Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to bolster cooperation on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects during a meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Zheng Jianbang, the vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Islamic Summit Conference in The Gambia, where both sides emphasized the significance of strengthening economic ties through close cooperation.

Highlighting the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, the officials discussed deepening exchanges between the Parliament of Pakistan and the National People’s Congress of China. They also expressed determination to elevate cooperation on CPEC projects to new heights.

Additionally, the discussions covered China’s expanding relationship with the OIC, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding for fostering peace and prosperity.

Radio Pakistan reported that Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for China’s core issues and emphasized the importance of enhancing mutually beneficial economic collaboration.

Jianbang reaffirmed China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and development aspirations.

In separate meetings, Dar engaged with Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in economic, trade, and defense sectors.

Cooperation in areas such as trade, connectivity, energy, and people-to-people contacts were emphasized, alongside Pakistan’s interest in collaboration on climate change, as Azerbaijan secured the bid to host COP29. Dar also commended Azerbaijan’s principled stance on the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

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