Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan and China reaffirmed their unshakeable strategic partnership during Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan's visit. She met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Both sides emphasized timely implementation of the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

During her meeting with Sharif, Sun Haiyan highlighted China's commitment to strengthening relations across all fields. The prime minister called the Pakistan-China partnership "all-weather" and built on mutual trust and shared interests. He invited President Xi Jinping for an official visit this year.

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Sharif stressed CPEC's timely progress and praised...