PM Shehbaz calls for timely completion of CPEC-related projects
Pakistan
PM was talking to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized to ensure timely implementation and completion of various initiatives and projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
He was talking to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad on Friday.
The prime minister also conveyed his warm greetings and good wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He congratulated the Chinese leadership and nation, on the successful convening of the “Two Sessions” of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
While expressing his satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral strategic relations, as manifested by the successful visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Beijing last month, the prime minister thanked China for its longstanding and steadfast support to Pakistan on all its core issues.
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He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent and unflinching support to China on its core issues and said the leadership and peoples of both countries remain determined in their shared resolve to further strengthen the Pakistan-China “All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and elevate it to new heights.
Progress on security and counter-terrorism cooperation between both countries was also discussed.
The prime minister noted with great pleasure that this year marked the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan in 2015.
In this regard, the prime minister issued directions to ensure that this memorable occasion be celebrated in a befitting manner. He also renewed his most cordial invitation to President Xi Jinping to undertake a state visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience.
The Chinese ambassador thanked the prime minister for his kind words and good wishes for the Chinese leadership. He briefed the prime minister on the latest developments on Pakistan-China bilateral cooperation.
