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Imran, Li Keqiang underscore stronger Pak-China ties for benefit of two people

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): The prime ministers of China and Pakistan while lauding the ongoing progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, underscored that the stronger bilateral ties would be beneficial for people of both the countries.

Both Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sent congratulatory letters to each other as both the countries observe 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China on Friday (May 21, 2021).

“I am confident that under your leadership our “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership” will further strengthen and flourish creating a brighter and promising future for our people, Prime Minister Imran Khan said in his letter to Chinese Premier.

Li Keqiang also said, “The facts fully demonstrate that there are broad prospects for China and Pakistan to build an even closer community with a shared future in the new era, and will surely bring greater benefits to our two countries and peoples.”

Imran Khan extended felicitations on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan.

“21st May 1951, the day when our relations were formally established, has been a watershed moment in our history. Our two people and successive leaderships and Governments have made indefatigable efforts to foster, cement, and strengthen our ties,” Imran Khan said.

He said the time-tested relationship was built around lasting values of mutual respect, mutual trust, and mutual understanding.

He said both the governments were closely coordinating to celebrate this year in a befitting manner enabling our people to truly understand the depth, the breadth and the vitality of Pakistan-China ties.

He thanked China for support to fight COVID-19 since its outbreak in December 2019. The vaccine and the equipment provided by China to contain the pandemic played a crucial role in saving precious human lives in Pakistan, he added.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s continuous support to China’s efforts to combat the pandemic both at regional and global level.

“My Government is firmly committed to the expeditious completion of CPEC projects which will open up tremendous opportunities for growth and development in the region,” the prime minister remarked.

Extending felicitations, the Chinese premier said in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Pakistan had helped each other to overcome difficulties, and achieved new progress for the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor against the adverse backdrop.

He said China had been consistent to prioritize Pakistan in its foreign policy, and was willing to make joint efforts with Pakistan, to develop the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level in the next 70 years.

“China and Pakistan are friendly neighbors linked by mountains and waters. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, both countries have enjoyed firm political mutual trust, close economic cooperation, and ever-increasing people-to-people friendship,” Li Keqiang remarked.

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Speaker of Russian Federal Assembly to arrive in Islamabad today

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Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko will arrive in Islamabad for three day official visit today.

This visit is expected to mark a pivotal moment in the growing diplomatic and parliamentary ties between the two nations.

During her stay, Valentina Matvienko is scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif besides addressing a special session of the Senate tomorrow.

This visit, featuring significant discussions and strategic engagements, underscores the commitment of both nations to fostering stronger relations.

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Kashmiris observing Black Day today

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Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing Black Day today to send a message of rejecting India’s illegal occupation of their homeland.

It was on October 27, 1947 that Indian troops invaded Jammu and Kashmir in blatant violation of the Partition Plan and occupied region against the will of the Kashmiri people.

The day is being marked by a complete shutdown in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Protest marches, rallies, and seminars will be held in Pakistan and across the globe.

In Azad Kashmir, protest marches, rallies and seminars will also be held at all the Districts and Tehsil headquarters to condemn the Indian Army’s invasion on October 27, 1947 and the revocation of the special status of IIOJK by the BJP-led Hindutva government of India.

In the state capital Muzaffarabad, Kashmir Liberation Commission has arranged a protest demonstration followed by a rally.

Similarly, Pasban-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri Refugees, other Hurriyat organizations and political and religious parties have arranged anti-India rallies and seminars to observe the Black Day.

President AJK Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry and Prime Minister Ch Anwarul Haq have appealed Kashmiris all over the world to register their protest against India.

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BRICS to invite more countries to join as partners

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Chinese President Xi Jinping says BRICS summit has decided to invite a number of nations to become partner countries.

Addressing the summit in Kazan, Russia, Xi hailed the decision as another important development in the course of BRICS development.  

Chinese President said enlargement of BRICS is a major milestone in its development history.

Xi urged BRICS countries to promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and make unremitting efforts toward a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian question.

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