Chinese envoy meets Zafarul Haq

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing Thursday paid a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator Raja Muhammad Zafarul Haq in his chamber at the Parliament House, and exchanged views over issues of mutual interest.

Senator Haq thanked the ambassador for China’s continuing support on the Kashmir issue, raising it thrice, as a permanent member of the Security Council and discussing it with other countries.

He appreciated the generosity shown by the Chinese government towards Pakistan’s long-term economic development, which, he said, was extremely important for the people of Pakistan.

“China respects Pakistan as a trust-worthy friend and all agencies and organizations are on one page on this stance,” he added.

Senator Haq said Pakistan looked forward to a long-term arrangement with China for sustained development.