PM Imran Khan reaffirms highest priority accorded by govt to CPEC projects

PM Imran Khan reaffirms highest priority accorded by govt to CPEC projects

The Premier Imran Khan has reaffirmed the highest priority accorded by the government to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the firm commitment to expeditiously complete CPEC projects.

According to details, the Prime Minister has expressed his views while talking to the Ambassador of China in Pakistan Nong Rong, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister and Chinese Ambassador discussed bilateral relations, including CPEC, 70thanniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, vaccine cooperation, and high-level bilateral exchanges.

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Imran Khan has deeply appreciated Chinese leadership and conveyed his warm greetings for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. He also emphasised the time-tested “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to further enhance and broaden Pakistan-China ties.

On the occasion, Ambassador Nong Rong has extended President Xi Jinping’s invitation to PM Imran Khan to participate in the ‘Communist Party of China and World Political Parties Summit’, to be held in July this year.

PM Imran Khan has graciously accepted the invitation to attend the virtual event.

The Chinese Envoy has reassured that China will continue to firmly support Pakistan in its fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic and accords high priority to help address Pakistan’s requirements.