Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Yao Jing Monday also called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to congratulate the latter on election victory. The Chinese envoy, while presenting felicitations on behalf of his government to the prime minister-in waiting, reiterated Beijing's desire to strengthen cooperation with Islamabad in all sectors.
In a post-election address to the nation, Imran pledged to tackle corruption and touched on promises to strengthen and improve Pakistan's relationship with neighbouring countries, including China.
"We will strengthen and improve our relations with China. We want to work towards success of CPEC. We also want to send teams to learn poverty alleviation from China," the star cricketer-turned-politician said.
A foreign ministry spokesman said result of the election would not have an impact on the ties between the two countries.
"The China-Pakistan friendship receives heartfelt support and acclamation of the two peoples. Whatever the result of the election is, it won t affect the development of China-Pakistan relations." While Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Hunardoost Monday also felicitated PTI Chairman Imran Khan on victory of his party.
According to press statement issued by PTI Central Media Directorate, in his felicitation message to PTI Chairman, the Irani Ambassador said the Muslims of Pakistan through their high ambitious turnout in the elections not only bolstered the democratic pillars but also displayed their willingness to apply their right to elect their representatives and accomplish progress and development in their country.
The Ambassador said his country was fully ready for promoting and enhancing relations with the new government. "I announce entire readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for promoting and enhancing all-field cooperation with the new government of Pakistan," the Ambassador added. The Ambassador prayed for good health and future success of Imran Khan and PTI as well as welfare and progress of the people of Pakistan.