Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang wherein he emphasised Pakistan’s unswerving focus on timely progress of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

During “Comprehensive telephone conversation,” PM assured Chinese Premier that Pakistan would provide completely secure and conducive business environment for Chinese investors.

“Two leaders’ discussion was characterised by warmth and cordiality, in keeping with best traditions of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership,” PM Office statement said.

Prime Minister and Chinese Premier exchanged New Year greetings, noting that bilateral relations had grown to new heights in 2022 and agreeing to maintain steady momentum of bilateral cooperation in 2023. He reiterated Pakistan’s unstinting support on China’s core interests. Both leaders discussed regional issues of mutual interest.

Premier Li Keqiang assured PM that China viewed Pakistan not only as strategic friend but as country whose stability and economic welfare was of utmost importance to region and to China. China would always stand in solidarity with Pakistan, Premier Li added.

Noting International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan being held in Geneva on January 9, prime minister briefed Premier Li on latest progress in post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation in Pakistan.

Premier Li assured prime minister of China’s continued support for Pakistan’s reconstruction efforts and success of Conference.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 06 2023

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