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The strategic significance of China-Pakistan relations has become more prominent with the world entering a period of transformation and turbulence, President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday.

Noting that China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and dignity, Xi said China stands ready to synergize its development strategy with Pakistan and further promote the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to ensure smooth implementation of the major projects.

He underlined the need for the two countries to strengthen coordination and cooperation on multilateral occasions, including those of the United Nations, to voice more support for justice and uphold peace and stability in the region and the world at large.

Khan appreciated China's assistance to Pakistan in fighting the pandemic. He said that both countries are all-weather friends and that Pakistan will stand firm with China at any time.

Premier Li Keqiang also met with Khan on Saturday, expressing China's willingness to strengthen all-dimensional practical cooperation with Pakistan.