He expressed the belief that thanks to the joint efforts of the two countries, the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership will definitely enter into a new phase.
Other participants in the meeting also shared their own stories and feelings about the friendship, and pledged continued efforts to promote the friendly ties between the two countries.
After hearing their genuine and moving remarks, Li said the China-Pakistan friendship is rooted in mutual understanding and support, forged in adversity and always full of energy.
The joint decision reached during Li's visit to further deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperation is aimed exactly at injecting new vigor into the China-Pakistan friendship, Li added.
Interim Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, who also attended the meeting, said the China-Pakistan friendship is time-tested and deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples.
Also on Thursday, Li and Khoso jointly planted a tree representing the China-Pakistan friendship at the Shakar Parian Park in Islamabad.
The premier said the China-Pakistan bond is unbreakable and their friendship will last forever.
Li flew to Switzerland on Thursday, after wrapping up his visits to India and Pakistan, to continue his four-nation overseas trip, which will also take him to Germany.
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