China condoles with Pakistan over ex-foreign minister Sartaj Aziz
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Thursday expressed condolences over the passing of Pakistan’s former foreign minister Sartaj Aziz.
Mr Wang also hailed the deceased’s outstanding contribution to China-Pakistan relations.
Mr Aziz was also former finance minister from 1990 to 1993 and adviser to the prime minister on foreign affairs from 2013 to 2015.
He passed away in Islamabad on January 2.
“Mr. Aziz was a seasoned politician, strategist and economic expert of Pakistan, and an old and good friend of the Chinese people,” Mr Wang said at a regular news briefing.
Mr Wang said that Mr Aziz was dedicated to the prosperity of Pakistan, worked hard and passionately to promote China-Pakistan relations, and made outstanding contributions to China-Pakistan friendly cooperation, especially the launch and construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
“We express our deep condolences over the passing of Mr Aziz and sincere sympathies to his family,” the spokesperson said.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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