PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with China during a meeting with Mr. Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), in Islamabad.
Welcoming Mr. Liu Haixing and his delegation, the Prime Minister described Pakistan-China relations as an ironclad, time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, rooted in mutual trust, respect and deep people-to-people ties.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of sustained political engagement and party-to-party exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations. He appreciated the significant role of the IDCPC in promoting institutional linkages and cooperation between the political leadership of the two countries.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with China, he highlighted the shared focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, information technology and agricultural modernization.
Mr. Liu Haixing conveyed the greetings of the Chinese leadership and reiterated China’s commitment to further deepening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan. He also appreciated the positive momentum in high-level and party-to-party exchanges.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their resolve to maintain close coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums.
The Prime Minister also hosted a banquet in honour of the visiting Chinese dignitary and his delegation.
