Pakistan and China have pledged unwavering support for each other on key issues, including the “One China” policy and the South China Sea.

The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Chairman of the National Committee of the China’s People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning in Beijing on Monday.

The Chairman Senate emphasized the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, citing it as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which enjoys unanimous public and institutional support.

He commended the momentum of high-level exchanges and expressed gratitude for China’s invitation to the Pakistan Prime Minister to the 3rd Belt and Road Forum.

Sadiq Sanjrani expressed his pleasure at the warm hospitality extended to his delegation and congratulated Wang Huning on his appointment as the Chairman of the National Committee of the China’s People’s Political Consultative Conference.

The Chairman Senate expressed sincere appreciation for China’s generous support to Pakistan’s economic stability and development.

He emphasized the strategic significance of CPEC as the flagship of the Belt and Road Initiative and encouraged more Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan.

Sadiq Sanjrani also stressed the importance of close communication in strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

He said Pakistan looks forward to President Xi Jinping’s visit to Islamabad. He also extended a invitation to Wang Huning to visit Pakistan, which he graciously accepted.