ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that relations with China are a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which has full support across the political spectrum.
In an article published in the Chinese daily “Global Times,” he stated that the Pakistan-China relationship is unique among inter-state interactions.
The Prime Minister cited that the two countries’ history of friendship is a unique narrative of steadfast mutual support, trust, and respect.
He stated that China has recently become Pakistan’s greatest trade and investment partner, with bilateral trade reaching historic highs last year.
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Referring to the crisis in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of the international community’s involvement in order to avoid economic collapse and a humanitarian crisis.
He claimed that the 20-year period of instability and turbulence in Afghanistan had come to an end, with the prospect of peace coming to the country.
The Prime Minister articulated that preserving a strategic balance in the region is essential for long-term peace in South Asia.
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He highlighted that all lingering issues, such as border disputes and the Kashmir dispute, should be handled via negotiation and diplomacy in accordance with international law principles.
Pakistan is charting a new route for robust and sustainable development, according to Imran Khan, and is working to realise its potential as a geoeconomic powerhouse.
He stated that Pakistan’s new National Security Policy is based on his government’s goal of a people-centred approach to ensure prosperity, fundamental rights, and social justice.
