Pakistan, China agree to boost pragmatic cooperation in view of international situation

BEIJING - Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation for more progress in bilateral relations in the wake of changing the international situation, the Radio Pakistan reported.

This was stated by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lu Kang, in Beijing while responding to a question regarding a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Bishkek.

The spokesperson said both the foreign ministers discussed international cooperation on some important issues like counter-terrorism.

He said they also discussed other issues including the Afghan situation and reached consensuses on it.

Meanwhile, according to a Chinese foreign ministry’s statement issued in Beijing, China appreciates Pakistan's long-term efforts to combat the menace of terrorism.