Sharif all praise for China at UNGA

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Press Trust of India United Nations
Last Updated : Oct 01 2015 | 1:02 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was all praise for China in his address at the UN General Assembly today, particularly appreciating the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which is being objected to by India as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"We welcome China's vision of 'One Belt, One Road'. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, announced during President Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan earlier this year will spur regional economic integration and bring prosperity to the entire region and beyond," Sharif said, addressing the UN General Assembly.
He described the USD 46 billion economic corridor as "an inspiring model" of South-South cooperation that should be emulated.
Sharif also voiced appreciation for China's "proactive role" in promoting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region.
"Pakistan greatly appreciates China's proactive role in promoting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and our region," he said.
He also welcomes Russia's greater focus on Asian cooperation and said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which Pakistan will be joining this year as a full member, holds great promise for promoting regional connectivity.
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First Published: Oct 01 2015 | 1:02 AM IST

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