Unflinching resolve to strengthen ties, Chinese Ambassador tells Speaker NA.

ISLAMABAD -- Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Yao Jing on Tuesday called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser to exchange views and discuss common issues.

During the course of the meeting the Asad Qaiser said that China and Pakistan were partners in progress, and the ongoing collaboration in diverse sectors through CPEC would usher in prosperity for both countries.

He further suggested enhancing interaction between business communities of both countries to further strengthen the existing business relations. He similarly suggested enhancing interaction and cooperation between Parliamentary Friendship Groups and Commerce and Agriculture Committees of both Parliaments.

Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yao Jing said that a strong and prosperous Pakistan was the real strength of China and CPEC would undoubtedly benefit not only China and Pakistan, but the whole region.

He further said that Pakistan had an unrivalled importance in Chinese foreign policy and the leadership of both countries had variously demonstrated an unflinching resolve to further strengthen bilateral relations.

He added that parliamentary interaction could strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and cooperation.

Speaker Asad Qaiser told the Chinese Ambassador that the coronavirus pandemic had affected the world and Pakistan in particular, causing a dent to the progressing economy of the country and that Pakistan immensely values Chinese medical support in the time of crisis.

He vowed to extend...