Chinese PM For Strengthening Strategic Partnership With Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said that his country would reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries and open up new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

In his first statement after arriving in Pakistan, he said China and Pakistan should make cooperation on power generation a priority.

Li said there was still "great potential" for the relationship. Bilateral trade last year rose above $12 billion for the first time and both sides are aiming to reach $15 billion in the next two or three years.

"Our two sides should focus on carrying out priority projects in connectivity, energy development and power generation and promoting the building of a China-Pakistan economic corridor," Li said.