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BEIJING, November 4 (Xinhua) – The full text of the joint statement issued Sunday by China and Pakistan reads as follows:
Joint Declaration on the Strengthening of the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan All-Season Strategic Cooperation Partnership between China and Pakistan and Strengthening a Future Shared Community Between China and Pakistan in the New Era
(Beijing, 4 November 2018)
On the invitation of HE Li Keqiang, Prime Minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, HE Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, made his first official visit to China on 2 to November 5, 2018. During his visit, HE Imran Khan called HE Xi Jinping, President of China, met with HE Li Keqiang, Prime Minister, and met with HE Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee. of the National People's Congress, and HE Wang Qishan, Vice President of China, respectively. The meetings were marked by traditional warmth, understanding and mutual trust, and the leaders of both countries had an in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual interest at the bilateral, regional and international levels. Prime Minister Imran Khan also addressed the Central Committee of the CCP Party School. Besides Beijing, Prime Minister Imran Khan also went to Shanghai to attend the first international exhibition on China 's import.
Reviewing the historical evolution of Sino-Pakistani relations and the great progress made, the two sides reaffirmed that the friendship between Pakistan and China had stood the test of time, despite changes in national, regional and international environments. The two sides agreed to further strengthen the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperation partnership and to strengthen the Sino-Pakistani shared-future community in the new era, in accordance with the principles set out in the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Cooperation. good neighbor. Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were signed in 2005.
1.Political Relations and Strategic Communication
Both sides emphasized that China and Pakistan are good neighbors, close friends, iron brothers and trusted partners. The friendship and cooperation between China and Pakistan serve the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples and contribute to peace, stability and development in the region and beyond. Both sides will continue to view Sino-Pakistan relations in a long-term strategic perspective.
The Chinese side reaffirmed that relations between China and Pakistan remain a matter of the highest priority in its foreign policy. China welcomed the continued and strong support Pakistan has given to China's fundamental interests and reaffirmed its support and solidarity with Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and independence. , its territorial integrity and its security. He welcomed the important role played by Pakistan in promoting peace, stability and security in the region, as well as efforts to peacefully resolve all outstanding issues with its neighbors.
The Pakistani side emphasized that relations between Pakistan and China were the cornerstone of its foreign policy and had friendly relations with it. China represents a national consensus and the common desire of all Pakistanis. Pakistan commends the support and badistance provided by the Government and the Chinese people in Pakistan as part of its economic development. It unequivocally defends the policy of a single China and supports all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification.
Both parties agreed to maintain frequent exchanges of visits and meetings at the level of their leaders and to continue to hold bilateral meetings between their leaders. on the sidelines of major conferences and multilateral events. Both sides agreed to further strengthen the links between their legislative bodies. China welcomed the establishment of Sino-Pakistan friendship groups in the Pakistani Parliament.
The two sides agreed to establish the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers 'Strategic Dialogue Mechanism and to rename the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs' strategic dialogue to political consultations. They also decided to continue the exchange programs relating to the training of diplomats.
2. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated President Xi Jinping's visionary Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for international connectivity and connectivity. Both parties reaffirmed that the BIS represented a model of international win-win cooperation and offered new opportunities for economic rejuvenation and prosperity for all countries. As a flagship project of the BIS, the rapid development of the CPEC has played an important role in the cooperation between belts and roads.
Both parties reviewed the early harvest phase of the CPEC and expressed their satisfaction with the rapid progress made in all areas, particularly in the energy sector. Both parties reaffirmed their full agreement on the future path of the CPEC, the timely completion of ongoing projects and the joint efforts to realize its full potential, with a focus on social development, the creation of jobs and livelihoods, as well as the acceleration of cooperation in industrial development, industrial parks and agriculture
The two parties agreed to instruct the Joint Cooperation Committee ( CPEC) to explore new areas of cooperation. In this regard, it was decided that the eighth session of the PCB should be held in Beijing before the end of the year. To further expand cooperation in the framework of the CPEC, both parties announced the creation of a working group on socio-economic development to facilitate the implementation of livelihood projects in Pakistan.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the CPEC and agreed that it was a win-win situation. enterprise for the entire region and bring regional prosperity and development through improved connectivity. They agreed to discuss issues related to the CPEC, including the China-Pakistan strategic dialogue, political consultations and the coordination committee.
Recognizing the importance of Gwadar as an important node of interregional connectivity and central pillar of the CPEC, both parties agreed to accelerate progress on the port and its ancillary projects.
Both parties rejected the growing negative propaganda against the CPEC and expressed their determination to protect the CPEC's projects from all threats. Pakistan has recognized the immense contribution of Chinese personnel working on various economic projects in Pakistan. The Chinese side is satisfied with the measures taken for the safety of Chinese personnel and projects in Pakistan.
3. Cooperation on Trade, Investment and Financing
The two sides agreed to strengthen and further expand bilateral economic relations. high priority and enhance multifaceted, multifaceted cooperation in the areas of trade and investment. They agreed to strengthen Pakistan's industrial capacity, including through joint ventures in priority areas, the relocation of labor-intensive industries and collaboration among SMEs.
Both parties took note of the growing volume of bilateral trade and pledged to take concrete steps to address the trade imbalance. These would include the exchange of trade missions, the expansion of market access for agricultural products and ICTs, as well as the simplification of customs, quarantine and phytosanitary procedures. In this context, both sides agreed to conclude as soon as possible the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and to continue discussions on the Pakistan-China Trade Agreement. services.
Both sides agreed to strengthen their economic relations. cooperation by making full use of existing cooperation agreements such as the China-Pakistan Business Council, consisting of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (FPCCI), and those between the two countries' exchanges. Both sides agreed to hold the next session of the Joint Economic Commission early next year.
Both parties attached importance to the friendly cooperation between the People's Bank of China and the State Bank of Pakistan. They expressed satisfaction with the implementation of the currency conversion agreement and reaffirmed the need to strengthen the cooperation links between the financial and banking sectors between the two countries. Both sides noted with satisfaction that Chinese and Pakistani banks are operating in both countries. Both sides agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the promotion of tourism.
4.Cooperation in the Fields of Science, Science and Technology, Space, Environment and Agriculture
The two parties agreed to further strengthen the political dialogue and strategic communication on maritime issues and expressed their satisfaction with the situation in China. Maritime cooperation between Pakistan and Pakistan. They agreed to continue their close co-operation in the fields of navigational safety, the maritime economy, the exploration and use of marine resources, marine scientific research and the protection of the environment marine.
Both parties agreed to expand and deepen their collaboration, particularly in the areas of new and emerging technologies. technologies, nanotechnologies, biotechnologies, ICTs, which can contribute to the improvement of the standard of living through their applications in the fields of health, agriculture, water, energy and food security.
Both parties agreed to actively promote space cooperation 2012-2020. China National Space Administration (CNSA) and Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). Expressing satisfaction with the launch of the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) earlier this year, both sides agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in space technology applications. The two sides have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the area of inhabited spaces and the Chinese Bureau of Enumeration and Space (CMSEO) and SUPARCO will sign a framework cooperation agreement.
Both sides agreed to strengthen their cooperation on climate change. , combating desertification, desalination, water management, afforestation and ecological restoration, wetland protection and restoration, wildlife protection, forest industry development, disaster management and risk reduction, and other areas of mutual interest.
The Pakistani side acknowledged the progress made by China in the field of agriculture. Both parties agreed to build on existing cooperation in the field of agriculture and to explore new areas of collaboration.
5.Cooperation in the Social Sector
Pakistan has expressed the wish to take advantage of China's model of poverty reduction, which has helped more than 700 million people out of poverty in the last 40 years years. China is ready to strengthen political dialogue, experience-sharing and capacity-building in the area of poverty reduction with Pakistan, and to help Pakistan set up demonstration projects for the region. poverty reduction. Chinese aid will also be directed to agriculture, education, health, poverty alleviation, clean water and vocational training.
Both parties also agreed to strengthen collaboration in the areas of health, medical and surgical treatment. Both parties will exchange best practices and explore collaboration in the areas of disease surveillance and control, vaccine production and traditional medicine.
The Pakistani side acknowledged China's unrelenting efforts to fight corruption and its great achievements, and expressed interest in learning from China's experience and achievements in the field of corruption. fight against corruption.
6. Interpersonal and Cultural Links
Both parties reaffirmed the importance of people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges and agreed to encourage reciprocal visits. nationals of both countries. Both sides agreed to improve the facilitation of issuing visas for mutual visits.
Both parties decided to celebrate the Year of Friendship between Pakistan and China / Twin Cities in 2019 and to establish friendly city relations between Chinese cities and provinces and corresponding Pakistani It was agreed to strengthen exchanges and dialogue between leaders at the provincial and local levels. The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their neighboring regions, particularly in the areas of the economy, trade, transport, energy, industry, tourism, tourism and tourism. education, people-to-people contacts and livelihoods.
satisfied with the growing cooperation in the field of education and decided to intensify educational links, especially between higher education institutions. China is a popular destination for Pakistani students with about 25,000 Pakistanis enrolled in several Chinese universities. China will offer additional scholarships to Pakistani students.
They agreed to encourage the respective universities to develop bilateral relations, including through joint degree and exchange programs. They further agreed to promote the teaching of Pakistani and Urdu studies in Chinese universities, as well as Sinology and Chinese language in Pakistani universities. Both parties agreed to negotiate as soon as possible agreements on the mutual recognition of diplomas, diplomas and certificates of higher education.
The Chinese side decided to continue to support Pakistan in technical and vocational training to develop a skilled workforce for employment in CRC projects, including by helping to modernize vocational training institutes, promoting vocational training exchanges and strengthening the capacity of trainers.
Both parties agreed to promote exchanges between think tanks, including through conferences, seminars and fellowships. Both sides would encourage cooperation between their media houses and exchange visits and training programs for journalists and media personnel.
Both parties agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of culture, the arts, audiovisual, film, publishing and sport. Agreement between the two countries. The two parties will strengthen exchanges and cooperation in museums and promote exchanges in the fields of conservation and enhancement of heritage and artefacts and exchanges of archaeologists between the two countries. The two sides will discuss the possibility of organizing an exhibition on the artifacts of ancient Pakistan and Gandhara in Beijing. They also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of sport. The respective sports authorities will discuss further details. Both parties will actively encourage and support their publishing houses to translate and print literary clbadics so that people in both countries can appreciate each other's rich culture.
The two sides also decided to establish a China-Pakistan Youth Communication Committee, which will coordinate youth exchanges and cooperation in the field of youth.
of the two armed forces, fully utilize the Sino-Pakistan Security and Defense Consultative Mechanism, deepen cooperation in areas such as military exercises, training cooperation, personnel exchanges and cooperation. in terms of equipment and technologies.
cooperation against "the three evils" of extremism, terrorism and separatism. Both parties will continue to regularly use their existing mechanisms for strategic dialogue and counter-terrorism and security consultations to promote communication and cooperation in relevant areas.
The Chinese side expressed support for Pakistan's commitment and efforts in the fight against terrorism, Pakistan badured. its support for the implementation of its counter-terrorism strategy, and commends the enormous sacrifices made by the Pakistani nation in the fight against terrorism and Pakistan's immense contribution to regional peace and security and international through its achievements and successes. The Chinese side acknowledged Pakistan's efforts to actively strengthen financial regulation in the fight against the financing of terrorism and called on all parties concerned to consider its counter-terrorism efforts in an objective and fair.
The Pakistani side reaffirmed its support for the Chinese side in the fight against terrorism. preserve its sovereignty and security, and fight against separatism, terrorism and extremism, including the Islamic Movement of Eastern Turkistan (ETIM).
8.International and Regional Issues
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international peace and security, and the safeguarding of the contemporary world order and system. international focus on the UN. They agreed to jointly promote multilateralism, free trade and win-win cooperation. Both parties are in favor of consensus-based United Nations reform to respond to the interests and concerns of all Member States. As major contributors to United Nations peacekeeping over the years, both parties agreed to improve policy coordination, capacity building and the sharing of good practices in peacekeeping.
Both sides felt that peace, development, cooperation and win-win were shared aspirations. peoples of the region. All countries must promote sustainable and co-operative security, refrain from developing relations with third countries, contribute more to mutual trust between the countries of the region and respect the sovereign decisions of countries with regard to the determination of their respective development trajectories and foreign policies so as to jointly preserve the country. peace and stability of the region.
Both parties believe that a peaceful, stable, cooperative and prosperous South Asia is in the common interest of all parties. Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing the dialogue and resolution of all outstanding disputes in order to promote regional cooperation and promote the goals of durable peace, stability and shared prosperity. China appreciates Pakistan's efforts to achieve peace through dialogue, cooperation and negotiation, on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and supports Pakistan's efforts to improve relations between Pakistan and India and to resolve outstanding disputes between the two countries. Pakistan supports China's active participation in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Platform.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on the Afghan issue and to support the Afghan-led and Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process, and China welcomes the close coordination between Afghanistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Plan of Action for Peace and Solidarity between Afghanistan and Pakistan (APAPPS) to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in all areas. Both sides agreed on the importance of the Sino-Afghan-Pakistani foreign ministerial consultations with a view to strengthening trilateral cooperation for shared progress, development and security, and strengthening peace and security. Stability in Afghanistan: Both sides helped Afghanistan to organize the second tripartite dialogue of foreign ministers during this year.
Both parties underlined the importance of a peaceful settlement of all disputes in the Middle East, based on mutual respect and respect for the principles of international law.
Both parties agreed that the JCPOA was an important outcome of multilateralism and a good model of negotiated settlement of complex issues through dialogue and diplomacy. They called on the parties to respect their respective commitments and resolve all issues through dialogue. They opposed unilateral measures and long-standing jurisdiction incompatible with the principles of international law
. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to non-discriminatory multilateral arms limitation and non-proliferation efforts. They noted with concern the continuation of double standards in the application of non-proliferation norms and procedures and called for policies that respect the rule of law and old rules. China appreciates and supports the steps taken by Pakistan to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime. In this context, China supports Pakistan's engagement with the Nuclear Suppliers Group and welcomes its endorsement of the NSG guidelines.
Recalling the commitments made by all States for the implementation of General Assembly and Security Council resolutions relating to international terrorism, both parties emphasized the need for all States to avoid politicization. the UN sanctions regime and the work of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Both sides also reiterated the need to develop the text of the General Convention on International Terrorism on the basis of a consensus.
Both parties agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation on issues of common interest at the international and regional levels; and maintain close communication and coordination within international and regional mechanisms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the SAARC, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Regional Forum of ASEAN (ARF) and the Conference on Interaction and Trust. Construction Measures in Asia (CICA). China welcomed Pakistan's membership in the SCO and appreciated its active participation in the Qingdao SCO summit in June 2018.
During their visit, both sides also signed fifteen (15) agreements / memoranda of understanding on various bilateral issues.
Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked the Chinese leaders and people for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, and invited Chinese leaders to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.
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