NEW YORK: Beijing attaches great importance to Pakistan's position on Kashmir and will stand by Islamabad at every forum, said Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Wednesday in a meting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
Both the leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Li Keqiang told Nawaz Sharif that China hoped that there will be a better understanding of Pakistan’s position on Kashmir by the international community.
“We support Pakistan and will speak for Pakistan at every forum,” Geo News quoted him as saying.
He expressed the hope that the situation between India and Pakistan would not escalate. “We are ready to play constructive role in improvement of relations between Pakistan and India,” he said.
“We are thankful to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for investing huge resources for the safety and security of Chinese personnel in Pakistan,” Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif thanked China for expressing concern regarding Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir.
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