Washington should learn how to deal with other countries on an equal footing, says China

Beijing, (ST) – China has affirmed its rejection of the American behavior based on superiority over other countries. It stressed that; Washington should learn how to deal with other countries on an equal footing.

Xinhua quoted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as saying during the China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi that, “if the United States has not learned how to treat other countries on an equal footing, China is obligated with the international community to help it absorb this lesson.”

Earlier, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the imposition of sanctions on seven individuals and entities in the United States on the basis of reciprocity.

China stands ready to work with Pakistan to promote the building of a closer community of shared future in the new era, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

Wang made the remarks when holding the third strategic dialogue between China and Pakistan with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

 Noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of setting up diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan, Wang said the two countries have worked together to overcome many difficulties and obstacles, and established an all-weather strategic partnership of cooperation.

“China is willing to work with Pakistan to take the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to accelerate the construction of a closer community of shared future in the new era, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and make greater contributions to regional stability and prosperity,” Wang added.

Qureshi expressed condolences to China regarding the severe floods in Henan Province. He said Pakistan thanked China for its valuable support for Pakistan’s fight against the pandemic, and condemned all smears against China.

On the Dasu attack that happened in Pakistan, Wang said both China and Pakistan are victims of this terrorist attack, and the two sides should work closely to bring the perpetrators to justice at an early date.

Qureshi said Pakistan will spare no effort to safeguard the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Pakistan, re-organize the Special Forces to strengthen related security work, and resolutely prevent similar incidents from happening again.

At a joint press briefing after the dialogue, Wang said the two countries agreed to continue the high-quality construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, strengthen coordination in international and regional affairs, jointly oppose hegemonism and unilateralism, and maintain the international system with the United Nations as the core and the international order based on the international law.

Raghda Sawas