ISLAMABAD, June 05 (INP): Caretaker Prime Minister, Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would play a key role in development of the region and further cementing the strong ties between Pakistan and China. Talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing Yao Jing who called on him at the Prime Minister’s office on Tuesday, Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk appreciated the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping, particularly the BRI. The Chinese Ambassador conveyed good wishes on behalf of the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on assuming the Office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Prime Minister thanked the Chinese ambassador and conveyed good wishes to Chinese president Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and the people of China on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan. The Chinese Ambassador reiterated the strong brotherly relations between Pakistan and China and said China stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan on matters of mutual interests and international issues. INP/SB