BEIJING: In a very diplomatic statement, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that  Pakistan and China should push their cooperation to a higher level, wider range and greater depth as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

He made the remarks when attending a ceremony on Tuesday to commence the celebrations with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi via video link, reports Xinhua news agency.

Noting the China-Pakistan friendship enjoys a time-honoured history, Wang said the two countries have carried out all-round cooperation and developed all-weather friendship under the personal care of generations of leaders of both countries since the establishment of diplomatic ties 70 years ago.

He said China and Pakistan should deepen political mutual trust, continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, strengthen communication and cooperation on major strategic issues, and jointly respond to changes in the international and regional situation as well as various risks and challenges.

Wang urged the two countries to uphold the principle of mutual benefit for win-win results, promote the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and create new growth points for cooperation to better benefit the two peoples.

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