General FAN Changlong calls on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Lahore: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that friendship with China was the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy as both the countries enjoyed unparalleled relations in the contemporary world.

The Prime Minister said this while talking to General FAN Changlong, Vice Chairman of Central Military Commission, People’s Republic of China who called on him here at the PM House.
Welcoming General FAN Changlong to Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized that time-tested friendship between the two countries was based on strong mutual trust, cooperation and convergence of views on regional and global issues.

He said the ongoing strategic dialogue, consular consultations and counter terrorism consultations between Pakistan and China provided good opportunity to further improve the strategic partnership between the countries.

General FAN Changlong appreciated Pakistan’s role in its fight against terrorism and added that both the countries shared common view on combating the evil of terrorism and extremism.

He said the mutually supportive cooperation in the field of defence was a critical factor in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
General FAN Changlong said that Pakistan has rendered huge sacrifices in war against terrorism.