Pakistan blindly trusts China, says Kakar

In meeting with Xi, PM says nothing will undermine our partnership with Beijing

BEIJING:

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscored the ‘blind’ trust Pakistan places in China, referring to their bilateral partnership as one made “in heaven.”

He emphasized that Pakistan's commitment to the strategic partnership with China would remain steadfast, and they would not allow anything to undermine it.

The prime minister, in his opening remarks, stated that Pakistan firmly supports the One China policy and would demonstrate this support through concrete actions, not just mere words. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum, which was attended by leaders and representatives from approximately 140 nations.

Kakar made it clear that Pakistan would not step back in its relations with China. The two leaders convened to discuss a range of bilateral and regional matters. President Xi warmly welcomed the prime minister and his delegation, which included figures like Shamshad Akhtar, Sarfaraz Bugti, and Gohar Ejaz, among others.

During the meeting, the prime minister expressed his gratitude to President Xi for inviting him to the “historic” Belt and Road Forum and congratulated him on its “resounding” success. He praised President Xi's address at the forum as profound, deep, and visionary, which presented numerous opportunities for countries like Pakistan.

Kakar noted that China’s unprecedented progress serves as a role model and has no parallel in world history, having transformed the lives of millions of its people. He underscored that there is a unanimous view in Pakistan's political structures regarding China.

He also pointed out the relevance of President Xi’s vision of a “community of shared future” in the current turbulent times. President Xi, in his remarks, affirmed China's commitment to strengthening the traditional friendship with Pakistan and deepening their bilateral partnership.

He reiterated their dedication to advancing the China-Pakistan partnership in this new era of a shared future for the benefit of both peoples.

President Xi assured that China is committed to the high-quality development of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and working towards peace and development in the region.

The meeting underscored the enduring strength of the relationship between Pakistan and China and the shared commitment to fostering cooperation and development in the region.