Pakistan

During his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Xi said it is very significant to enhance the China-Pakistan all-weather friendship and deepen strategic cooperation.

The relationship should be a model for the friendship between neighboring countries, Xi said, adding that the two sides should jointly build the Belt and Road.

China would like to enhance exchanges with Pakistan in all areas, continue to support each other and build a community of a shared future. The two sides should continue to build the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, and enhance cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, energy and industrial parks, Xi said.

China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its national sovereignty and opposes interference by any other countries in Pakistan's internal affairs, Xi said.

Abbasi said that Pakistan and China are brothers and the two countries have always supported each other in issues related to their core interests and major concerns.

He said Pakistan wants to enhance cooperation with China in areas like finance, energy, agriculture and infrastructure, which will greatly boost the building of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

The leaders also witnessed the signing of cooperation documents at their meeting.