Islamabad(TNS): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is committed to the development of CPEC in the meeting with his Chinese counterpart

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During the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China, he met with his Chinese counterpart Li Chiang in which important issues were discussed. They also agreed to extend further cooperation. In the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, all aspects of bilateral relations were discussed, while regional and global developments including mutual interest were also discussed. On the other hand, the two leaders also participated in the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding during which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the security of Chinese residents and projects in Pakistan. 23 MoUs and agreements including television, film, transport infrastructure were signed between the two countries in the MoU signing ceremony. After the meeting, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang organized a luncheon in honor of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also presented a guard of honor by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on his arrival at the Great Hall of the People. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at the Great Hall of the People on the occasion of his visit to China and was presented a guard of honor by a contingent of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang welcomed Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced his delegation to Chinese counterpart Li Chiang, Army Chief General Asim Munir, Federal Ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Attaullah Tarar and others were present in the reception ceremony. On reaching the Great Hall of the People, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang welcomed Shehbaz Sharif, on this occasion the national anthems of both countries were played. It should be noted that Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif is on an official visit to China from June 4 to 8, 2024. The Prime Minister is making this visit on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. Last day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing the ceremony of Pak-China Friendship and Business in Beijing said that Pak-China friendship. It is an honor for me to address the End Business event. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had expressed his determination to take Pakistan to the goal of self-reliance and use China’s model for development. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan is following the agenda of economic reforms, taking steps to eliminate corruption, change infrastructure and promote exports.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also met Chairman Zhao Lijie of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China. The Prime Minister paid tribute to Chairman Zhao for his services to Chinese politics and society. While congratulating on the successful holding of the National People’s Congress, Shahbaz Sharif said that strong relations with China are the basis of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The unique and special relations between the two countries are based on strategic trust, common ideas and practical cooperation. Under Phase Two of CPEC, priority will be given to sustainable development, special economic zones, cooperation in industries, IT, mines and minerals, agriculture and alternative energy sectors. Chairman Zhao Liji said that China is committed to further strengthening the sustainable partnership with Pakistan, and the two sides reiterated their support for each other’s core interests.


Both sides mentioned the positive momentum in high-level exchanges, the sides stressed the need to maintain this momentum to further strengthen and strengthen the deep friendship between the two countries. On the occasion, the two leaders agreed to promote linkages and cooperation between the National People’s Congress and the Parliament of Pakistan, with the Prime Minister proposing several measures to strengthen parliamentary exchanges. Shahbaz Sharif emphasized on holding the next round of joint consultative procedure of political parties under CPEC. Chairman Zhao congratulated the Prime Minister on his election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. While addressing the Pakistan-China Friendship and Business Reception, he said that the friendship and brotherhood of Pakistan and China is unmatched anywhere. It is an honor for me to speak at the Pakistan-China Friendship Ceremony. I first met in 1981. Did you visit China? China’s rapid development in a short period of time is a beacon for us, China has achieved progress in a short period of time, Pakistan is benefiting from China’s experiences, Pakistan-China friendship is selfless and fulfilled in every test. Shahbaz Sharif said that today China’s trade has reached trillion dollars, the joint program of space mission with the help of China is a great success of both countries, all the Pakistani and Chinese guests present in this event today are from one family. Like. The Prime Minister said that today we have to work hard keeping in mind each other’s efforts and especially the Chinese model to get out of the challenges and crises. What is the reason why we have not been able to collect foreign exchange in this way? We have to ask each other as family members and learn from each other’s experiences, behind the success of the Chinese model is a whole. There is a whole history that we need to learn from. The special thing about the Chinese model is that China has always promoted mutual and commercial relations instead of confrontation with other countries. Shahz Sharif said that Xi Jinping is a visionary leader. are, who are respected all over the world, this is the reason why Chinese products are in demand all over the world, today the world cannot move even a step forward without China, the time has come for the partnership of the two friendly countries. make it productive for the achievement of economic goals, are determined to use all energies to bring Pakistan to the goal of self-reliance. The Prime Minister also recited poems of Allama Iqbal during the speech. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan is following the agenda of economic reforms, making Pakistan a business-friendly country is our priority, measures are being taken to eliminate corruption, change infrastructure and promote exports. It was sad. He further said that the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan is as dear as their siblings. Foolproof security of Chinese nationals working on Prime Minister CPEC and other projects will be ensured. Attack on Chinese nationals in Bisham. This attack was done by anti-Pakistan elements, who are enemies of CPEC and Pakistan-China friendship.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited the headquarters of the Chinese digital technology company Huawei in Shenzhen. On this occasion, a framework agreement was signed between the Chinese company and the Ministry of Science and Technology. Chairman Liang Hua gave a warm welcome, Pakistani national songs were played, the Prime Minister was briefed by company officials during the visit. Chairman Huawei expressed deep interest in investing in various sectors of Pakistan while the Prime Minister invited Huawei to expand investment in Pakistan and establish safe city projects on a priority basis in different cities of Pakistan. Visiting the exhibition center at the quarters, Chairman Huawei briefed the Prime Minister about Huawei’s worldwide operations, particularly in Pakistan, and expressed keen interest in investing in various sectors of Pakistan. The Prime Minister praised the innovation of Huawei’s operations and encouraged Huawei to expand its investment in Pakistan. The Prime Minister was briefed on various sectors, especially e-governance, digital banking, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, at the exhibition center. The Prime Minister praised the Safe City projects being built in Pakistan with the cooperation of Huawei.Prime Minister and the Pakistani delegation had a bilateral meeting with Chairman Huawei. In the meeting, the Prime Minister informed Chairman Huawei about the measures taken by the government to promote investment and facilitate business in Pakistan. The Prime Minister visited Huawei in various cities of Pakistan, especially Invited to establish safe city projects on priority basis in the cities where work on CPEC projects is going on, the Prime Minister said that the government is taking steps to digitize government offices on priority basis. There are vast investment opportunities in Pakistan for a big company like Huawei in the fields of tax system, e-governance, artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also invited Huawei Chairman to invest in modern technology in the agricultural sector in Pakistan. The Prime Minister also invited Chairman Huawei to visit Pakistan soon. Also attended the signing ceremony of the agreement, under the framework agreement, Huawei will provide free training to 2 lakh youth of Pakistan in the field of information technology, including the field of artificial intelligence. Apart from this, Huawei will also provide full support in the establishment of safe cities, e-governance and digitization of the economy in Pakistan. Addressing the business forum ceremony, he said that visiting China is very important for me, I welcome all the representatives who came to the business conference, I congratulate China for organizing a wonderful business conference. He said that the development of Shenzhen is a beacon for us, the world should learn from the development of China, the city of Shenzhen has made progress in a short period of time, Pakistani companies should present their products to the world in a better way, Pakistan. China has all kinds of resources, our greatest strength is our young workforce, China has abandoned outdated methods for development and adopted modern methods. The Prime Minister said that today Pakistan’s economy has no competition with China, Pakistan is taking effective measures to control corruption, established a business council to facilitate business in Pakistan, develop the country by following the vision of Quaid-i-Azam. will He said that the Belt and Road project is a guarantee of development. China has become the second largest economy and military power in the world in a short time. I have not come for loans but for business and development. China has set up projects in every province of Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the death of 5 Chinese citizens in a terrorist attack was a painful moment. What has been done to provide foolproof security to Chinese citizens? He further said that the Chinese president lifted 700 million people out of poverty, our economic figures were better than China in the 50s and 60s, Punjab will change the speed to Pakistan speed, Pakistan has mineral reserves worth 10 trillion dollars. Zhou Zhaojiang, the founder and chairman of the Chinese company Transian Holdings, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Shenzhen. The Chinese company expressed deep interest in promoting investment in its mobile manufacturing unit in Pakistan. Chinese company Transian Holdings founder and chairman Zhou Zhaojiang met in Shenzhen, the Chinese company expressed keen interest in promoting investment in its mobile manufacturing unit in Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif directed the federal ministers and Pakistan’s ambassador to China to prepare an action plan soon in collaboration with Transitional Holdings. Also gave In the meeting, the Chairman of Transitional Holdings briefed the Prime Minister about the company’s current operations in Pakistan, the company’s global exports and further investment plans in Pakistan. Chairman Transian Holdings told the Prime Minister that the company already has a unit in Pakistan for the production of mobile phones, which has provided employment to more than 5,000 Pakistanis. I am keenly interested in expansion, which will increase their exports from Pakistan after the manufacture of mobile phones.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is ensuring the provision of facilities to foreign investors and businessmen in Pakistan, Pakistan has all kinds of resources, our greatest strength is our young workforce. It should be noted that federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Abdul Aleem Khan, Jam Kamal, Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Information and Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja were also present on the occasion of the meeting.