[Li Qiang meets with Palestinian President Abbas] on the morning of June 15, 2023, Premier Li Qiang met with Palestinian President Abbas, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the people. Li Qiang pointed out: in recent years, cooperation between China and Pakistan in various fields has developed steadily, and bilateral relations have become more solid. We must continue to firmly support each other. China is willing to work with Pakistan to promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative. We will continue to promote practical cooperation, speed up negotiations on free trade agreements, and implement the Belt and Road Initiative cooperation plan. Close people-to-people exchanges and constantly deepen and inherit the traditional friendship between the two countries. China will continue to uphold justice and make unremitting efforts for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue. Abbas said that China is a great and friendly country, and Palestine regards China as a close friend. Pakistan thanks China for its strong support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, firmly supports China's great cause of reunification, firmly supports China in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, and firmly supports China in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. The Pakistani people will not believe remarks that slander or discredit China, nor will the people of the world believe it. Pakistan is willing to strengthen friendly cooperation with China and jointly promote the settlement of the Palestinian issue at an early date.