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Video: Former Pakistan PM praises friendship with China

The relationship between China and Pakistan has stood the test of time, and the two countries are now looking to deepen that relationship through the Belt and Road Initiative, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz said on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia being held in Hainan province. He said the two countries have maintained a close friendship based on mutual respect, peace and harmony, and the relationship is not against any third country. Aziz also expressed high expectations of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who he sees as a "great leader" and "man of peace" who is doing what it takes to move China forward.