Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for expanded cooperation with China in trade, investment, information technology and agriculture during a meeting with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), in Islamabad.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations, political engagement, economic cooperation and regional and international developments. They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding Pakistan-China strategic partnership.
Shehbaz Highlights Strong Pakistan-China Friendship
Welcoming Liu Haixing and his accompanying delegation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described Pakistan-China relations as an ironclad friendship built on mutual trust, respect and strong people-to-people connections.
He stressed the importance of sustained political engagement and regular exchanges between political parties to strengthen bilateral ties.
The prime minister also appreciated the role of the CPC International Department in promoting institutional links between the political leaderships of both countries and supporting bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan Seeks Cooperation in Trade, Infrastructure and Agriculture
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to close cooperation with China, Shehbaz Sharif called for expanding partnerships across several key sectors.
These include trade, investment, regional connectivity, infrastructure development and information technology. He also highlighted the potential for using modern technology to advance Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
The prime minister welcomed the shared interest in deepening cooperation across these areas.
Liu Haixing Reaffirms China’s Commitment to Pakistan
Liu Haixing conveyed the Chinese leadership’s best wishes to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan.
He expressed satisfaction with progress in high-level engagement and exchanges between political party delegations. He noted that these interactions help strengthen the close relationship between the two countries.
Both sides also exchanged views on important regional and international issues. They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.
PM Hosts Dinner for Chinese Delegation
Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a dinner in honour of Liu Haixing and the visiting Chinese delegation, reflecting the continued engagement between the leaderships of Pakistan and China.
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