Pakistan and China reiterate commitment to maintain current momentum of bilateral relations

Islamabad: Pakistan and China have reiterated the commitment to maintain the current momentum of bilateral relations and further expand bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The understanding to this effect came during a meeting of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Monday.

The two Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral strategic, economic and security cooperation, the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said this day is special for Pak-China friendship. He said the occasion is also important because the Chinese Foreign Minister is attending the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting for the first time.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi condoled over the tragic loss of lives in the passenger plane crash in China.

The Foreign Minister welcomed his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to attend the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and to participate in the Pakistan National Day Parade.

The two Foreign Ministers have a detailed discussion on further strengthening the deep bilateral ties.

The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation in Ukraine and reiterated the need to use dialogue and diplomacy for a lasting peace.

The Foreign Minister apprised State Councilor Wang Yi of the grave human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and India’s irresponsible behavior.

He said India’s irresponsible attitude is a major obstacle to regional peace and security.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi thanked Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for inviting him to the 48th meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.