Islamabad: Feb 06, 2022 (TNS): China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their support to CPEC’s high-quality development and the commitment to ensure the smooth operation of completed projects and the timely completion of projects under construction.<\/p>\n
This understanding reached during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing during his four-day visit to China.<\/p>\n
Both sides acknowledged the major contribution of CPEC projects, particularly in the areas of energy and transport infrastructure, in strengthening Pakistan’s key role in regional connectivity.<\/p>\n
The two sides agreed to jointly accelerate the construction and operation of Gwadar Port.<\/p>\n
They are set to build high-quality livelihood projects for the socio-economic development of Gwadar city.<\/p>\n
They are keen to consolidate bilateral trade relations by fully utilizing the 2nd Phase of Pakistan-China Free Trade Agreement.<\/p>\n
China welcomed more of Pakistan’s high-quality food and agricultural products to its market.<\/p>\n
Welcoming the establishment of Pakistan’s pavilions on Chinese e-commerce platforms, the two sides also agreed to further strengthen cooperation in e-commerce and setting up online payment systems<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked Chinese leadership for provision of COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan which have been a mainstay of national mass vaccination drive.<\/p>\n
Both sides reiterated the importance of people-to-people contacts, tourism cooperation and cultural exchanges for strong bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
The two leaders agreed to celebrate Pakistan-China Year of Tourism Exchanges in 2023 and establish strong linkages between the tourism promotion agencies.<\/p>\n
They are set to make all possible efforts to expand cooperation for the conservation and presentation of heritage and artefacts of the two countries.<\/p>\n
On the defence cooperation, the leaders are eager to continue the momentum at various levels between the armed forces of Pakistan and China.<\/p>\n