The new Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China to Pakistan,
His Excellency Mr. Yao jing, called on National Security Adviser Lt. Gen.
(Ret.) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning in Islamabad.
Besides other issues, President Trump’s latest tweet on Pakistan
came under discussion.
While warmly welcoming Ambassador Yao to his “second home”
Pakistan, NSA expressed disappointment and concern over the anti-Pakistan tweet
emanating from the highest level in Washington.
Ambassador Yao said that China acknowledges Pakistan’s matchless
sacrifices in the war against terror and stands firmly with Pakistan in all
situations. He reiterated China’s strong commitment to the security and
stability of Pakistan.
They underlined that Pakistan-China relationship not only served
the fundamental interests of the people of the two countries but was also
crucial for peace and stability in South Asia and the larger Asia-Pacific
region.
The two stressed the need for political reconciliation in
Afghanistan and an early closure of the Afghan conflict. They expressed
support for the regional and multilateral initiatives for political
reconciliation in Afghanistan, including the trilateral process involving
China-Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Ambassador Yao said that China considers Pakistan a close friend
and a reliable partner for peace and stability in a turbulent region. He
expressed his commitment to take Pak-China relations to a new level in line
with the wishes of the people and leadership of the two countries.
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