Ahead of Premier li Keqiang’s maiden visit to Islamabad, China on Thursday ruled out any change in bilateral ties with the new Pakistan Government led by Nawaz Sharif, saying the “all weather” relationship will continue.
li heads to Pakistan on May 22 and will be the first foreign dignitary to meet Sharif.
“To develop friendly ties with Pakistan is a set policy of China. likewise to develop friendly policy with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy,” Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Song Tao said.