Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Thursday (today) held a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and reaffirmed to further solidify their bilateral relations.
During the call, PM Imran and the Chinese Prime Minister discussed matters related to bilateral relations, vaccine issues and the 70-year long friendship between the two countries.
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI had a telephone conversation with the Chinese Premier Mr. Li Keqiang. pic.twitter.com/TeW9Q5vfxN
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 20, 2021
The premier further lauded China for successfully landing a rover on Mars, becoming the third country after the United States to pull off the challenging feat.
Moreover, PM Imran, further commenting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said that Pakistan and China have jointly strengthened their ties.
“CPEC is a flagship project and will boost relations between the two countries,” he said.
The Prime Minister congratulated Premier Le Keqiang and the Chinese leadership for successful landing of Chinese spacecraft on Mars, which showed rising technological prowess of China.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 20, 2021
He went on to add that the CPEC project will improve the economy, increase employment and trade among the two countries.
“2021 is an important year, the year of the completion of 70 years of Pak-China diplomatic relations,” Prime Minister Imran Khan said.
The Prime Minister stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify strategic cooperation between the two countries.
He also congratulated the Chinese Premier on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pak-China diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister also stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify and deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to further solidify Pakistan-China bilateral relations.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 20, 2021