Urumqi, Oct 20: PM Kakar Affirms Pakistan’s Strong Bond with China During Meeting with Xinjiang Party Secretary
Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, in a meeting with Ma Xingrui, member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCPC) and Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighted Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its friendship with China. The Prime Minister underlined that the relationship with China stands as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and is pivotal for regional peace and development.
Recalling his recent meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, PM Kakar expressed his deep appreciation for the Chinese leadership’s strong personal commitment to fortifying bilateral ties between the two countries.
Emphasizing the Significance of Xinjiang for Pakistan
PM Kakar stressed the profound importance of Xinjiang for Pakistan due to its geographical, historical, and cultural affinity with the country. He reiterated the necessity of deepening connections between Xinjiang and Pakistan’s neighboring regions across various fields of cooperation, including trade, investment, and cultural and people-to-people interactions.
Mutual Commitment to Strengthening Ties
Party Secretary Ma Xingrui expressed Xinjiang’s willingness to explore business and trade opportunities in Pakistan, fostering further commercial and people-to-people connections through the Khunjerab-Sost border crossing.
Unlocking Full Cooperation Potential
Both sides agreed to collaborate in harnessing the complete potential for cooperation between Xinjiang and Pakistan’s neighboring regions, further cementing the strong bond between the two nations.
The meeting underscores the enduring commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted Pakistan-China friendship and exploring new avenues for comprehensive collaboration across multiple domains.
