China has appreciated the importance attached by Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani government to practical cooperation with China, and their active efforts.

At a regular press briefing in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Zhao Lijian said as all-weather strategic cooperative partners, the two sides have constantly deepened economic and trade cooperation.

The spokesperson said China has been Pakistan’s largest source of investments and trading partner for many years in a row.

He said we stand ready to work together with Pakistan to advance high quality CPEC development, and to deepen bilateral cooperation.