On September 18, 2023, Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong met with the visiting Press Corps from Balochistan Province of Pakistan at the latter's request.

Nong Rong said that China and Pakistan, as "ironclad" friends, have always supported each other and stood together in times of difficulty. The two countries engage in mutually beneficial cooperation and work together to make the pie of cooperation bigger, which will benefit all Pakistani people, including those in Balochistan Province. China attaches great importance to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and is willing to deepen industrial cooperation with Pakistan and accelerate the implementation of livelihood projects. In recent years, Gwadar Port has witnessed rapid development, and its achievements have benefited the local people. The media are welcome to report more on these developments. Both sides need to jointly create a secure and predictable business environment to achieve a benign cycle of development and security.

The press corps said that friendship with China is a consensus among various sectors in Pakistan. Gwadar Port, roads, hospitals, schools, and others have greatly promoted regional connectivity and generated employment opportunities. They look forward to China's continued strong support for the development of Balochistan Province, bringing greater benefits to the people. The press corps is willing to bridge the "information gap" between the people of Balochistan Province and the Chinese people and contribute to the development of China-Pakistan relations.