BEIJING
Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is on a four-day visit to China, has emphasized the importance of Pakistan-China relationship and ensuring regional stability and prosperity. During an exclusive session with the heads and representatives of Chinese Think Tanks, Universities and Pakistan Study Centers in Beijing, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to One China Policy and other issues of core interests.
Prime Minister said the world does not need another cold war in view of myriad of global challenges. He said Pakistan is, therefore of the belief that the key driver in international politics should be cooperation, rather than confrontation.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s all weather strategic partnership with China, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of CPEC as a flagship project of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative.
He said that next phase of the CPEC will focus on industrialization, cooperation in information technology and agricultural transformation. He said Pakistan is offering incentives for investment that are at par with or better than other investment destinations.
The Prime Minister also thanked China for its unwavering support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Discussing the regional dynamics, the Prime Minister said it is in the mutual interest of Pakistan and China to cooperate in ensuring peace and security in Afghanistan. He called on the international community not to leave alone Afghans in this time of need.
Imran Khan cited India’s aggressive behaviour and the prevailing Hindutva ideology as a threat to regional peace and a cause of lingering instability of the region.
Imran Khan said the present Indian regime is causing long-lasting instability in the region. “The atrocities of India are continuing in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The world should pay attention to the ongoing atrocities of India against Kashmiris,” he maintained.
The prime minister also thanked China for its unwavering support on the Kashmir dispute, semphasising the importance of Pak-China relations and ensuring regional stability and prosperity.
“In view of myriad global challenges, the world did not need another Cold War. Divisions could result in mounting sufferings and prevent common benefits. Pakistan is, therefore, of the belief that the key driver in international politics should be cooperation, rather than confrontation,” he said.
He recalled that Pakistan in the past had played a role in building bridges and remains ready to do so again.
