China pledges support for Pakistan’s war against terrorism

TIL Desk/World/Beijing/ China on Friday pledged support for Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism as the Foreign Ministers of both countries discussed the regional and international situation.

Addressing a press conference here along with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi said both countries are “steady anchors for peace in the region” and that Beijing fully backs Islamabad in its fight against terrorism and supports it in safeguarding its sovereignty.

The relationship between China and Pakistan remains “rock firm and unbreakable”, Wang said, adding that Beijing will continue to play its role in Islamabad’s progress and development.

Wang said that both the countries stand together amid the changing regional and international situation. Welcoming Pakistan’s efforts for peace in Afghanistan, he expressed Beijing’s desire for better relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

“China wants improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” he said. Speaking at the press conference, Asif, who was on his first official visit to Beijing as Foreign Minister, said Pakistan and China support each other on regional and international forums.