Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed China's commitment to prioritizing its relationship with Pakistan within its regional diplomacy efforts. Speaking at a meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Wang emphasized that China will continue to uphold justice and advocate for Pakistan in international forums.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted China's dedication to aligning its development strategies with Pakistan. He pointed out the focus on deepening cooperation in agricultural modernization and industrialization to bolster Pakistan's independent development capabilities.
Furthermore, Wang expressed his hopes that Pakistan would implement effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions operating in the country. In response, Dar assured that Pakistan values the security of Chinese entities and will fully safeguard Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan.
Dar also acknowledged China's leadership in the global agenda and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to closely cooperate and support China moving forward.
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Wang Yi: China prioritizes ties with Pakistan in regional diplomacy
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