Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in north China's Tianjin on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the frequent communication between the foreign ministers of the two countries reflects the high level of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan, which is conducive to deepening mutual trust and friendship and promoting cooperation in various fields.
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Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
He said China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
China supports Pakistan in focusing on handling its own affairs, achieving independent and sustainable development, and continuously enhancing its comprehensive national strength, he said, adding that China is willing to enhance strategic dialogue with Pakistan, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to a high level, and deepen cooperation on agriculture, industry, and mining.
He said China also stands ready to jointly plan the celebration activities for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
Noting that China supports Pakistan in carrying out counter-terrorism operations and the Chinese government has always been concerned about the safety of Chinese people in Pakistan, Wang said it is believed that Pakistan will continue to do its best to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
He said China appreciates Pakistan's support for China's tenure as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and looks forward to making joint efforts with Pakistan to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit.
Dar said Pakistan adheres to the one-China principle and supports China on issues concerning China's core interests.
Pakistan fully supports China in organizing the Tianjin summit, looks forward to further deepening all-round cooperation between the two sides, and will do its best to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Pakistan, he said.
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
