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#ImranKham #PresidentXi Meeting Thread;
Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan visited Beijing at the invitation of the Chinese leadership from 3 to 6 February 2022 to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games 2022. During the visit...

the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. President Xi Jinping, and H.E. Premier Li Keqiang.

The text of the following joint statement was released on the occasion.

1. H.E. Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was invited by the Chinese leadership to visit Beijing from 3 to 6 February 2022 to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games 2022. During the visit, the Prime Minister...

held talks with H.E. President Xi Jinping, and H.E. Premier Li Keqiang.
2. The Prime Minister appreciated the Chinese Government for excellent and meticulous arrangements and congratulated China for hosting the games in a streamlined, safe and splendid manner.

The two sides agreed that Olympic Games were a global event that fostered mutual understanding, inclusivity and friendship among the peoples of the world.
The Chinese leadership appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s participation in the Winter Olympic Games..

as a mark of iron brotherhood and solidarity between Pakistan and China. Both sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and strengthen institutional linkages at all levels.
3. During their interactions, the leaders of the two countries held in-depth exchange of views on the

entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as regional situation and international political landscape. The meetings were marked by traditional warmth, strategic mutual trust and commonality of views....

that characterize the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
4. Reiterating his felicitations on the centenary of the Communist Party of China, Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the role of CPC leadership with President Xi Jinping...

at its core for China’s growth and prosperity and appreciated President Xi for his personal contribution to promoting the enduring Pakistan-China partnership.

5. The leaders reaffirmed that close strategic ties and deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China are time-tested and timeless. The bilateral relationship served the
interest of both countries and was the historic choice of both peoples.

The Pakistan side underscored that Pakistan-China rlship is the cornerstone of its foreign policy and that closest friendship with China enjoys the abiding support of the people of Pakistan.
Both sides reiterated their support on issues concerning each other’s core interests.

The Pakistan side expressed its commitment to One-China Policy and support for China on Taiwan, South China Sea, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. The Chinese side reaffirmed its support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty....

independence and security, as well as promoting its socio-economic development and prosperity.
6. On behalf of Pakistan, the Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to H.E. President Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to Pakistan and stated that the people of Pakistan

looked forward to welcoming him at an early date. The two sides reaffirmed their intention to undertake the visit at a mutually convenient time.
7. The leadership from both sides was pleased to observe that the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

celebrated last year marked an important milestone in the diplomatic history of the two countries.
Taking note of more than 140 celebratory activities organized by the two countries, both sides agreed that the celebrations had reinvigorated the friendship between the peoples..

of Pakistan and China with indelible impressions to inspire future generations.
8. Both sides reviewed with satisfaction the outcome of three sessions of Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue and agreed to hold its next meeting at an early time.