BEIJING, China: Ambassador Hu Zhengyue, a senior member (deputy) of National Peoples Congress, has said that China and Pakistan have enjoyed a smooth relationship for quite a long time and he was confident that the two neighbours would maintain the trend in future too.
His country, he said, was absolutely committed to not only expand its bilateral relationship with Pakistan but also further strengthen it through series of measures equally beneficial for the people of the two countries.
Ambassador Hu, who is a member of the National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee and Vice Chairman of China Pubic Diplomacy Association, was talking to a group of South Asian journalist here Wednesday.
“Both the countries are equally keen to expand bilateral cooperation and this is well reflected through Pakistan’s prime position in the Belt and Road initiative of China,” said the deputy of the China’s National Peoples Congress, the major legislative body of the country.
“I am also of the opinion that future of relationship between the two counties is bright and this is particularly in context of infrastructure development,” he said also referring to proposed establishment of series of industrial parks in Pakistan with the motive to expand cooperation in the field of science and technology.
Replying to a question, the ambassador said that China strongly supported political stability in South Asia as this was extremely crucial for economic development and well-being of the people of the region that held all potential to emerge as a hub of prosperity and peace.
The seasoned diplomat said that China accorded top priority to maintain cordial relationship with all its neighbours, who happen to be no less than 14 in number, and for the very purpose had taken series of measures offering each of these countries a win-win option that did not in any way compromise any of their interests or that of China itself.
“We attribute great significance to stability as without stability there can be no development,” he said reiterating that no developing country, including China, could allow other parties to interfere in their affairs.
To a question related to role of China in the ongoing global fight against terrorism, he said his country had arrived at the conclusion that all countries must join hands against the menace, however, this must be under the umbrella of United Nation’s Security Council.
“We have a clear and firm stance and are ready to cooperate with all countries for the purpose,” said Hu Zhengyue.
Source: APP
