ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that completion of Gwadar International Airport demonstrated Chinese leadership’s commitment and dedication to advancing Pakistan’s underdeveloped regions and advancing its economic agenda.

Speaking at virtual inauguration ceremony for newly completed Gwadar International Airport, PM Shehbaz said that historic accomplishment is result of Pakistan and China’s long-standing relationship.

He hoped completion of international airport would change economy of Pakistan in general and Gwadar in particular. PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan and China also signed and exchanged MoUs in various fields of industry, commerce, and agriculture.

“No doubt these MoUs will shape into agreements very soon through joint efforts of both countries. Once again, I thank you for your visit to Pakistan out of your busy schedule which is reflection of your commitment to promoting friendship between two countries,” he told Chinese premier.

PM said that two sides also held comprehensive discussions. He expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping, PM Li Qiqang, and people of China for their generous gift in shape of Gwadar International Airport.

“This gift is another feather in CPEC’s cap,” he said and assured his Chinese counterpart to work closely with him to complete second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and peace and security of people of Pakistan and China.

He said that completion of project reflected untiring efforts of Chinese and Pakistani engineers and workers who made it possible as world class airport.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiqang congratulated Pakistani nation and government on behalf of Chinese government and his people on completion of Gwadar Airport.He said that it was critical step for realising vision of regional connectivity and whatever they had achieved in last many years, demonstrated strength of Pak-China friendship.

PM Li Qiqang added inauguration would significantly capitalise to promote shipping and port activities and enhance regional connectivity in entire region.

He said that as symbol of deepening cooperation, CPEC played positive role in Pakistan’s economic and social development and regional integration’.

Chinese prime minister assured that his country would continue to work closely with Pakistan in building and benefiting together by pursuing goals of high standards, sustainability and high quality of Belt and Road initiative.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 15 2024

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