Pakistan, China partnership based on mutual trust: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Monday said that the cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China had its roots in mutual trust, equality, non-interference, harmonious co-existence and win-win principles.

Jointly Inaugurating a photo exhibition with Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Yao Jing, the minister said the exhibition was a glimpse of strong Pakistan-China partnership, who celebrate the rich cultural linkages and bonds, said a press release issued here.

The photo exhibition was organized to commemorating Chinese New Year, the press release added.

The minister while speaking on the occasion, appreciated President Xi Jinping’s transformative Belt and Road Initiative, saying the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was its flagship project.

He stated that (CPEC) was making excellent progress and was rapidly transforming the infrastructure and energy landscape of the country.

It is through (CPEC) that both countries would change the spatial topography of the region.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, in his address elaborated on the symbolism of Chinese Spring Festival and hailed the significance of strong Pakistan-China bilateral relations.