Long-lasting friendship with Pakistan will deepen

Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday called for efforts to maintain and develop the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan in order to further promote the long-lasting friendship between the two nations.

Li made the remark in a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Both leaders exchanged views about international cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan, and President Xi Jinping and his Pakistani counterpart Arif Alvi will exchange congratulatory messages, according to Li.