Pakistan and China: A Bond Built on Trust and Cooperation
In a recent delegation-level meeting held in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed mutual satisfaction regarding the robust strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. Both leaders acknowledged that their cooperative relationship is continuously strengthening, underscored by shared principles and mutual trust.
P.c. China Pakistan Economic Corridor
During their discussions, they covered a wide array of topics, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for each other on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of high-quality development in the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The leaders highlighted the necessity of timely project completion across various sectors, including industry, agricultural modernization, information technology, and science and technology, to foster socio-economic growth in Pakistan. Prime Minister Sharif assured that Pakistan remains committed to ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals and projects within its borders.
Furthermore, the two sides agreed on the importance of high-level exchanges and explored strategies to enhance Chinese investments and the relocation of Chinese industries to Pakistan. They reiterated their commitment to maintaining close consultations on multilateral platforms and addressing regional and global challenges collaboratively.