In an interview with CGTN China, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan told how Pakistan-China’s strong relations are the reason for the stability of the region. He believes that the bond grows stronger every day.
Prime Minister is a believer of diplomacy for he believes in solving problems through political dialogue and table talk rather through military confrontation but due to India’s extreme national government, it is very hard to proceed with Kashmir issue let alone solve it. He also commented on how India has played a role in worsening the situation in Kashmir as opposed to solving it.
When Imran Khan asked about Pakistan-US relations, he said that the United States and Pakistan are on good terms but China is our Iron brother. He also does not wish for a Cold War, taking US-China relationship in view.
Imran Khan also wished for Pakistan to play a positive role in developing China’s relation with US just as Pakistan did in 1970s. Helping these powerful states will only bring peace and development to the world. The people will grow, prosper and poverty will decline leading the world into an epitome of prosperity and absolute peace.
However, when asked regarding CPEC, Imran Khan said that CPEC is very important and the Chinese investment was done at a crucial time which is now leading Pakistan towards technology and industrialisation.
China is a role modal for Pakistan.
Regarding the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis, He said the world needs to put aside its political affiliations and focus on the 40 million people of Afghanistan suffering from hunger.
Lastly, when questioned about the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister spoke of Pakistan’s success of how it is one of the few countries to cope with the pandemic, in terms of protecting the economy and the people.
Author: Shanza Rehan
Student of International Relations at National Defence University