Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that
China is Pakistan trusted friend and Pakistan has learnt a lot from the experiences of China.
He was talking to Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and Director of Foreign Affairs Commission, Yang Jiechi, who called on him in Islamabad.
He went on to say China is Pakistan best friend and it has always stood with Pakistan in trying time.
China has always supported Pakistan and we will ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.
Those involved in Karachi attack will be brought to justice.
He reaffirmed the Government’s resolve to accelerate the pace and complete CPEC projects at the earliest.
Shehbaz Sharif also underscored the high importance Pakistan attaches to the strategic ML-I and other key projects including Karachi Circular Railway, Babusar Tunnel, and desalinization plant in Karachi.
Exchanging views on international issues of mutual interest, he also highlighted the adverse impact of India’s unabated repression and gross violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Shehbaz Sharif and the Chinese dignitary also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan including the humanitarian and economic crises.
Reiterating cordial invitation to President Xi Jinping, the prime minister stated that the people of Pakistan were looking forward to welcoming President Xi on his next state visit to Pakistan at the earliest.
PM thanked China for lending support to Pakistan on Kashmir issue.
PM also thanked China on renewal of 2.3 billion dollars safe deposit.
