China will provide 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan by the end of this year, including six million vaccine doses this week, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Nong Rong, informed President Dr Arif Alvi.
The Chinese envoy called on the Pakistan president at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday and lauded the steps taken by the Government of Pakistan that successfully contained the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, the President of Pakistan thanked the Chinese government for providing support to Pakistan in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release issued by the presidency.
Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to further boost bilateral cooperation
During the meeting, Pakistan and China reaffirmed their resolve to further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
Both sides emphasised the need for making collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity and development in the region.
Nong Rong said that Pakistan was the closest friend of China and his country wanted to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Pakistan. He said that his country would share its experiences with Pakistan that would help in its social and economic prosperity.
The meeting also underlined the need for enhancing cooperation in the field of information technology.
The Pakistan President said that China and Pakistan enjoyed excellent relations and the “All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between the two countries would further take the bilateral relationship to new heights.
“The two time-tested friends had always stood by each other through thick and thin,” president Alvi added while reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to “One-China Policy” and firm support to China on core issues of its national interest, such as Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong and the South China Sea.
The president also appreciated China’s support for Pakistan’s core national issues such as Jammu and Kashmir dispute, NSG & FATF.