ISLAMABAD, Pakistan and China have expressed their determination to complete all CPEC projects and further upgrade this cooperation to achieve shared objectives.

The resolve was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zheng Jianbang, during their meeting on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Gambia’s capital Banjul.

The two sides reaffirmed the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China and exchanged views on deepening exchanges between the Parliament of Pakistan and the National People’s Congress of China.

They also discussed China’s growing relationship with the OIC and underlined the importance of dialogue and understanding for mutual peace and prosperity.

Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s firm support to China’s core issues and underscored the importance of enhanced mutually productive ties through close economic collaboration and cooperation.

Vice Chairman Zheng Jianbang reaffirmed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and development.