Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed upon the need to ensure timely implementation of the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
He was talking to Vice Minister, International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Ms Sun Haiyan, who called on him in Islamabad today.
The Prime Minister lauded China’s generous support to Pakistan, especially through CPEC. He conveyed his warm greetings to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese leadership. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s iron-clad All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China, and said that this would remain unshakeable at all times.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the One China Policy.
He also reiterated his most cordial invitation to President Xi Jinping to undertake an official visit to Pakistan this year, as this is a special year and a milestone for both countries.
During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the Chinese dignitary and her delegation to Pakistan. He said it is particularly auspicious that the visit is taking place when both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. He noted that the year commenced with the successful visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan to Beijing, followed by a visit by the Interior Minister to Shanghai. The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan is also expected to visit China in the coming days.
Ms Sun Haiyan briefed the Prime Minister that the Chinese Communist Party has maintained excellent ties with a wide range of political parties in Pakistan. She appreciated the Prime Minister for his leadership role in unifying these political entities for effective governance.
The Vice Minister emphasized the significance of party-to-party ties and expressed the Chinese Communist Party’s commitment and resolve to deepen collaboration with political parties in Pakistan, through inter-party mechanisms.
