Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advance phase-II of CPEC as envisaged by the leadership of two countries

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (SABAH): Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar underlined that Pakistan-China All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership is indispensable for the progress and prosperity of the two countries and an anchor of regional peace and stability. Noting the unwavering commitment of leadership of the two countries to strengthening bilateral relations, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to making joint endeavours for further deepening bilateral relations and to advance phase-II of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as envisaged by the leadership of two countries.

Ambassador Jiang underscored the special importance China accords to Pakistan and its firm support for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, industrial and agriculture cooperation. He also agreed with the Foreign Minister for high-quality development of phase-II of CPEC.