Chinese Foreign Minister calls on PM Imran

State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi Sunday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here and discussed the bilateral and regional matters.

The Chinese foreign minister who arrived here Saturday mainly to attend the trilateral foreign ministers’ dialogue between Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, was accompanied by Chinese vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Luo Zhaohui, China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing and senior Chinese officials.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Planning Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar and senior officials were also present during the meeting.

The Chinese delegation also met President Arif Alvi.

A day earlier, delegation-level talks between Pakistan and China were held between officials from the two countries discussed regional and bilateral matters.

The two delegations had an in-depth exchange of views on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and regional matters, particularly the current situation in Indian occupied Kashmir.

The two sides also exchanged views on the Afghan Peace Process.

Qureshi stated that Pakistan is grateful for China’s support in the aftermath of India’s illegal and unilateral actions.

He stressed that Pakistan and China continue their close coordination and consultation to ensure that peace and stability in the region is maintained.

Chinese State Councilor Yi reaffirmed China’s support and reiterated opposition to any unilateral action as well as the measures that could further complicate the situation.