Chinese troops march with the Pakistani army in celebration of Pakistan Day. (Photo : Twitter)
President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang sent their greetings to Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain as the country celebrates Pakistan Day. Xi praised the government and the people of Pakistan for responding to various national issues.
Xi also praised the progress that Pakistan made over the years and wished the people well.
He said, "Over the past year, China-Pakistan relations maintained a rapid momentum of development, with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor moving into the stage of full implementation."
"By taking the opportunity of working together for the Belt and Road Initiative, both sides are making endeavors of jointly building China-Pakistan Community of Shared Destiny," he noted.
The Chinese president said that he appreciates the efforts of Pakistan to work to achieve the goals of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
"I attach great importance to the development of China-Pakistan relations. I am ready to work with you to push forward China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership to a new level," wrote Xi.
Premier Li Keqiang also sent wishes to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Li's greetings stated that the Pakistani people worked hard toward national security, stability and economic development.
Li said that the progress of work for the CPEC is proceeding and Pakistan has contributed much to create a mutually beneficial relationship between Pakistan and China.
The Chinese premier said, "China is willing to work with the Pakistani government to push forward China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership for new and continuous progress."
During the celebration of Pakistan Day, troops from China, Saudi and Turkey joined the Pakistani military parade.
President Hussain said that this is the first time that China participated in a military parade in a foreign country and coined the event as historic.
Ties between China and Pakistan have remained intact and have withstood various challenges through the years. The two countries pledged that they will continue to work closely together for CPEC.
