Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties
Pakistan and China have reached a "new broad consensus" to deepen their strategic cooperative partnership, according to a joint statement released following Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China.
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- May 25
- May 26
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Open questions and key claims
China's President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called China and Pakistan “iron brother” countries.
Sharif thanked China for its support in promoting peace.
China praises Pakistan’s role in mediating between Iran and the US.
China and Pakistan pledged to maintain close communication and coordination to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif occurred on Monday.
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