China pledged on Thursday to increase investment in Pakistan in return for a tariff reduction the two governments have agreed on.
Trip strengthens ties with South Asian partner
Nation aiming to deepen Swiss ties
FTA would bring benefits to both nations
Full text of Li's article on Swiss newspaper
The past two days in Pakistan were scorching hot, with temperatures above 40 C, but what is even warmer is the China-Pakistan relationship, with the arrival of the Chinese delegation led by Premier Li Keqiang in the South Asian nation.
China and Pakistan agreed to cement their strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive cooperation, according to a joint statement issued Thursday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian country.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday expressed the hope that, with joint efforts, the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan could bear more fruits.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang published on Thursday a signed article titled "Why Switzerland?" in Neue Zuricher Zeitung, a German-language Swiss daily ahead of his visit to the European country.
China will unswervingly stick to its friendly policy toward Pakistan and support it in realizing stability and better development, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said.
China, Pakistan to set up economic corridor
Visit shows unique ties: envoy
Li's Q&A with Pakistani media
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to Switzerland will be "a milestone in the development of relations" between the two countries.
The relations between China and Switzerland are marked by mutual trust and dynamism, Swiss President Ueli Maurer said.
China and Pakistan will set up an economic corridor to further connect their two economies.
China and Pakistan will always be good partners and brothers that are reliable and sincere to each other, visiting Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India helped build strategic consensus and mutual trust between the two neighbors, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday.
Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Islamabad Wednesday for an official visit to Pakistan, aiming to strengthen ties between the two neighboring countries.
Li concludes Indian visit with consensus