Li Qiang Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shabaz Economy | Corridor | Li Qiang
On the afternoon of June 22 local time, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shabaz in Paris.
Li Qiang stated that China and Pakistan have always treated each other sincerely, trusted each other, and shared weal and woe. China will continue to firmly support Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty, national independence, and territorial integrity, support Pakistan in pursuing a development path suitable for its own national conditions, and support Pakistan's stability, development, and prosperity. China is willing to work with Pakistan to promote the continuous development of the all-weather strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, and to build a closer community with a shared future for China and Pakistan in the new era.
China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan in jointly building the "the Belt and Road", jointly grasp the construction of major projects of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, promote the high-quality development of the corridor, and better help the economic and social development of the two countries. China will continue to support Pakistan in accelerating economic development and enhancing sustainable development capabilities. I hope that the Pakistani side will resolutely and effectively crack down on various domestic terrorist organizations, ensuring the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan. Both sides should jointly uphold international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of China, Pakistan, and even developing countries.
Shabaz stated that Pakistan and China are all-weather friends and steadfast brothers, and the friendship between the two countries is unbreakable. Deepening the friendship between Pakistan and China is a consensus among various sectors of the Pakistani government and opposition. Pakistan thanked China for its strong support in combating the COVID-19 and developing its economy. Pakistan adheres to the One China principle, firmly supports China in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is willing to work together with China to promote high-quality development of the Pakistan China Economic Corridor and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. The Pakistani side will make every effort to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Pakistan. The Pakistani side opposes any attempt to contain and suppress China, and will firmly support each other with China in multilateral affairs.
Wu Zhenglong and others attended the meeting.