{"id":43841,"date":"2024-01-04T18:08:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/china-expresses-condolences-over-death-of-ex-fm-sartaj-aziz-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T18:08:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:08:56","slug":"china-expresses-condolences-over-death-of-ex-fm-sartaj-aziz-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/china-expresses-condolences-over-death-of-ex-fm-sartaj-aziz-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"China expresses condolences over death of ex-FM Sartaj Aziz | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nBEIJING:
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin expressed deep condolences on Thursday over the passing of former foreign minister Sartaj Aziz, hailing his outstanding contribution to China-Pakistan relations.<\/p>\n

Aziz, also former finance minister and adviser to the prime minister on foreign affairs, passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

“Mr Aziz was a seasoned politician, strategist and economic expert of Pakistan, and an old and good friend of the Chinese people,” Wang said at a regular news briefing.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0Former foreign minister Sartaj Aziz passes away<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wang said that 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.<\/p>\n

“We express our deep condolences over the passing of Mr Aziz and sincere sympathies to his family,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n