Pakistan, China discuss avenues to further strengthen cooperation

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Pakistan and China held talks in this city about the various ways that they could strengthen their current economic, trade, and financial ties and take their cooperation to new heights.

The conversation took place during a call between Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Pang Chunxue, according to a press release from the ministry of finance. Dar extended a cordial welcome to the Charge de Affaires and praised the long-standing historical ties that exist between Pakistan and China. He updated the Charge de Affaires on the 9th review’s development and stated that Pakistan had successfully reached the staff-level agreement with the IMF.

He also apprised the Charge de Affairs about stability in the economy and how the government is making efforts to preserve this economic stability and move the economy towards growth.

Additionally, he appreciated the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts and specifically thanked for the cooperation of Chinese Financial Institutions with Pakistan during the last few months.

Dar expressed gratitude to Ms Pang Chunxue for all the support and cooperation Pakistan has always been receiving from the leadership in Beijing.

On the occasion, Ms Pang Chunxue reciprocated the sentiments about the deep-rooted friendly relations between both countries.

She also appreciated the efforts of the government of Pakistan to bring economic stability to the country despite difficult economic circumstances.

She further assured the Finance Minister that the Chinese government would continue to support Pakistan.