Chinese president calls for cementing cooperation with Pakistan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for advancing cooperation with Pakistan in various areas.

Xi made the appeal in a signed article published today by Pakistani press on the eve of his state visit to Pakistan.

The Chinese leader said that he looks forward to working with Pakistani leaders during the visit to explore the general framework for bilateral cooperation, make substantial progress in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and practical cooperation in other fields.

He said this will be my first trip to Pakistan, but I feel as if I am going to visit the home of my own brother.

Xi said China and Pakistan need to align development strategies more closely to realize the dreams of the two peoples.

He said we will build the China-Pakistan community of common destiny and set a fine example for such efforts by China and its neighbouring countries.

He further said the two countries need to align economic and trade strategies more closely to deepen economic integration.