On October 15, during a meeting in Islamabad, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with the Chairman of the Pakistan Senate, Sadiq Sanjrani, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.
In the meeting, Premier Li highlighted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 73 years ago, China and Pakistan have maintained a strong trajectory of growth in their bilateral relationship. He expressed China’s willingness to continue working hand in hand with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders. His aim is to promote traditional friendship, strengthen political trust, expand practical cooperation, and elevate bilateral relations to new heights, ultimately bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations.
Li emphasized the importance of maintaining high-level exchanges and enhancing strategic communication between the two countries. He noted that there is significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation and stressed that both sides should strive to translate their economic complementarities into concrete outcomes. Furthermore, he expressed hope that Pakistan’s Senate and National Assembly would create a supportive legal environment for the development of their relationship. He also expressed China’s readiness to enhance cooperation between legislative bodies to foster collaboration in areas such as the rule of law, legislative oversight, and improving the welfare of citizens, thereby contributing to the friendship between the two nations.
In response, the Pakistani side reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China, emphasizing that public sentiment in Pakistan strongly supports the development of friendly relations with China. They expressed admiration for the substantial achievements China has made under President Xi Jinping’s leadership and extended heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable assistance China has provided to Pakistan’s development over the years. The Pakistani representatives highly appreciated and actively participated in the Belt and Road Initiative, noting the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is significantly benefiting the people of both countries. They expressed a commitment to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the National People’s Congress of China to foster mutual understanding and trust, and to promote the continuous advancement of Pakistan-China relations.
