Asim Iftikhar, a spokesman for the Foreign Office, asserts that Pakistan has the potential to protect itself from any aggression or poorly thought out actions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit China the next week, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar. This visit will see the conclusion of MoUs and agreements in a variety of fields and promote the agenda of bilateral cooperation, he said.
He explained that the visit, which is slated for November 1-2, is anticipated to advance a broad range of bilateral cooperation goals, including a review of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership and an exchange of opinions on local and international events.
The 11th meeting of the CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC), which was held on Thursday, in which both sides expressed pleasure over the ongoing projects under CPEC and numerous new projects were also offered, he claimed, would also assist consolidate the momentum of the cooperation.
The prime minister would meet with President Xi Jinping and hold delegation-level discussions with Premier Li Keqiang while being accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
The spokesperson began by offering condolences for the “terrible and untimely” passing of well-known journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. He then informed the newsmen of how the Foreign Office was continuing to work with the Kenyan government on the issue.
He stated that the Kenyan government has established a two-person team and received a formal request from Pakistan for a thorough inquiry into the murder.
The spokesperson made reference to the observance of Kashmir Black Day and stated that through a number of events, Pakistan’s leadership, foreign ministry, and missions abroad underscored Pakistan’s principled position and resolve to support the Kashmiri people. The spokesperson also called on the international community to play its proper role in pressuring India to end its illegal occupation, stop committing egregious human rights violations, and stop using repressive tactics against the Kashmiris.
