President Alvi says hostile players trying to sabotage CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. This was discussed
at a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong in Islamabad on Monday. Both sides emphasized the need for making collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity and development in the region.
The meeting also underlined the need to enhance cooperation in the field of Information Technology. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that China and Pakistan enjoy excellent relations and the “All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between the two
countries would further take the bilateral relationship to new heights. He said that both time-tested friends have always stood by each other through thick and thin. The President reiterated Pakistan s commitment to “One-China Policy” and firm support to China on core issues of its national interest, such as Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong and the South China Sea. He appreciated China s support for Pakistan s core national issues like Jammu and Kashmir
dispute, Nuclear Suppliers Group and Financial Action Task Force. He also thanked the Chinese government for providing support to Pakistan in containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President underlined that Pakistan is committed to the timely completion of the CPEC project that has huge potential to contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan.