One-China principle supported by United Nations: Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan said on Friday afternoon that One-China principle is supported by the United Nations.

“Pakistan’s policy on the question of Taiwan is consistent, clear and principled. Pakistan adheres to One-China policy and we consider Taiwan as an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China. We have called for and we reiterate the call for non-interference in the domestic affairs of all countries as per the Charter of the United Nations,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a news briefing here.

She added: “As far as the UNGA resolution 2758 is concerned, that resolution is a reaffirmation of the One-China principle by the United Nations. The resolution restored the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China at the United Nations. It unequivocally recognized the People’s Republic of China as the only legitimate representative of China at the United Nations. We believe that the resolution remains as valid today as it was in 1971, when Pakistan sponsored this resolution. Pakistan has always stood for full respect for resolutions of the United Nations.”

Referring to the Strategic Dialogue between Pakistan and China, she mentioned that the joint statement issued after the talks “clearly outlines Pakistan’s commitment to provide security for Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in Pakistan. We have been in contact with our Chinese brothers at various levels to enhance the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.”

She said the highlight of this week was the visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to Beijing, China where he co-chaired the 5th Pak-China Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

He also held meetings with Chinese vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, Minister for IDCPC, Liu Jianchao, and the Minister for Finance, Lan Fo’an, she elaborated.

“The two sides reached consensus to collectively take measures to safeguard their common interest, promote the socioeconomic development of peoples of the two countries, and work together to promote peace, development and prosperity in the region. The two sides will enhance exchanges at all levels, deepen experience-sharing in state governance, and further enhance cooperation in all areas,” she underlined.

Baloch said the two sides will work together to forge an “upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by jointly building a growth corridor, a livelihood-enhancing corridor, an innovation corridor, a green corridor, by aligning them with Pakistan’s development framework and priorities.

“Together, we will accelerate progress on major connectivity projects including upgradation of ML-1, the Gwadar Port, realignment of Karakoram Highway Phase II, strengthen cooperation in agriculture, industrial parks, mining, and information technology,” she remarked.