ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment towards enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

The need for collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region was emphasised by both sides during a meeting between Chairman Senate Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani and a three-member delegation of the Chinese Embassy, including Charge de’ Affaires Pang Chunxue, Bao Zhong, political counsellor and Dong Wenli, third secretary.

The meeting also underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in all fields, including information technology (IT).

During the meeting, Senate Chairman Sanjrani congratulated President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government, and the people on his re-election as president for the third consecutive term. He also praised China’s efforts to establish peace in the region, noting that China played a key role in bringing together Saudi Arabia and Iran, which is commendable.

He highlighted that both countries had stood by each other in all kinds of situations and supported each other on every platform. He also acknowledged China’s investment in Pakistan, which has provided new employment opportunities for the youth, and noted that with the completion of CPEC, the entire region would develop and open new avenues for further investment.

Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2023