Pakistan, China strategic relationship always on an upwards trajectory: Foreign Ministry

Islamabad: Pakistan and China have a long history of strategic relationship which was always on an upwards trajectory based on mutual trust and understanding, foreign ministry spokesperson said here.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan-China joint statement showed confidence of both countries that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will continue and two sides agreed on the importance of the China-Pakistan All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership amidst the emerging global challenges.

Speaking to official media, she maintained that China was a time-tested friend of Pakistan and always stood with us on multiple occasions.

To a question about Afghanistan, she affirmed that Pakistan was committed to bringing about a qualitative transformation in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations as part of its vision of a “peaceful neighbourhood.”

Baloch emphasized that Pakistan will continue its support for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and focus on strengthening bilateral relations with neighbouring countries.

She mentioned that Pakistan was a peace-loving country and wants good relations with all its neighbours, including East Asia and the middle East.

Highlighting the importance of a peaceful and stable neighbourhood, she lauded the efforts of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari who is playing a leading role in the creation of such an environment.

She said Bilawal Bhutto’s visit to India to participate in the SCO meeting was successful adding, Pakistan will continue its participation in SCO meetings.