China will do its utmost to help Pakistan deal with the surge of COVID-19, including expeditious provision of vaccines.

This was stated by Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong, while talking to Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Thursday.

Imran Khan said Pakistan is currently facing third wave of COVID-19 and the government is taking necessary measures to combat it and has devised an elaborate plan of vaccination across the country.

He underscored the transformational significance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expeditiously complete CPEC projects.

The Prime Minister congratulated Chinese leadership on successfully achieving the momentous goal of eradicating extreme poverty from China. He underlined that Pakistan is keen to learn from China's experience of poverty alleviation as well as development.

Imran Khan added that the people of Pakistan look forward to welcoming President Xi Jinping to Pakistan at the earliest convenience.

Ambassador Nong Rong conveyed cordial greetings of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-China ties.

The Ambassador also reiterated invitation to the Prime Minister to visit China.