BEIJING
\nPrime 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\u2019s firm commitment to One China Policy and other issues of core interests.
\nPrime 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.
\nReaffirming Pakistan\u2019s all weather strategic partnership with China, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of CPEC as a flagship project of President Xi Jinping\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative.
\nHe 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.
\nThe Prime Minister also thanked China for its unwavering support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
\nDiscussing 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.
\nImran Khan cited India\u2019s aggressive behaviour and the prevailing Hindutva ideology as a threat to regional peace and a cause of lingering instability of the region.
\nImran Khan said the present Indian regime is causing long-lasting instability in the region. \u201cThe 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,\u201d he maintained.
\nThe 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.
\n\u201cIn 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,\u201d he said.
\nHe recalled that Pakistan in the past had played a role in building bridges and remains ready to do so again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\u2019s firm commitment to One China Policy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-242791","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n