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Pakistan-China Political Consultation: Both Sides Agree To Expand Cooperation In Diverse Fields

The third round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Beijing.

Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan Delegation while the Chinese side was led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. BPC is a regular institutional mechanism between Pakistan and China.

The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, and agreed to expand and reinforce political and security cooperation, bilateral trade, economic and financial cooperation, cultural exchanges, tourism, and people-to-people ties.

Pakistan and China will also enhance high level engagements and dialogue mechanisms and make the channels of communication even more robust.

Noting the completion of a decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the mega project. They also agreed to remain engaged in expansion of CPEC including on participation of third parties to enhance regional connectivity and cooperation.