ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for expanded cooperation with China in trade, investment, IT and agriculture during talks with Chinese Minister Liu Haixing as both sides reaffirmed their ironclad strategic partnership.
Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. They discussed bilateral relations, political engagement, economic cooperation, and regional and global developments.
Welcoming the Chinese minister and his accompanying delegation, the prime minister said Pakistan and China shared an ironclad friendship and a partnership rooted in strategic cooperation that had stood the test of time. He said relations between the two countries were built on mutual trust, respect and strong people-to-people ties.
Sharif highlighted the importance of sustained political engagement and exchanges of delegations between the political parties of both countries to further strengthen bilateral relations. He praised the role of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee in promoting institutional links between the political leaderships and advancing bilateral cooperation.
Reaffirming his commitment to maintaining close cooperation with China, the prime minister said both countries sought to expand their partnership across various sectors, including trade, investment, regional connectivity, infrastructure development, information technology and the use of modern technology in agriculture.
He welcomed the shared desire of Pakistan and China to deepen cooperation in these areas.
During the meeting, Chinese Minister Liu Haixing conveyed the Chinese leadership’s best wishes to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said China remained committed to deepening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan.
Chinese minister expressed satisfaction with the progress made in high-level engagement and exchanges of political party delegations between the two countries. He said these exchanges aimed to further strengthen the ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Minister Liu Haixing also exchanged views on key regional and international issues. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and continuing mutual cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.
Later, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese Minister Liu Haixing and his accompanying delegation.
