Islamabad – Web Desk: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong in Islamabad, focusing on accelerating work under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase 2 and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and the Foreign Secretary.
During the discussion, the Prime Minister congratulated the Chinese leadership on the successful conclusion of the “Two Sessions” and thanked President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi for their greetings on Pakistan Day.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing CPEC 2 projects, including agriculture, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure development.
Ambassador Jiang Zedong appreciated Pakistan’s economic resilience and reform efforts, reaffirming China’s continued cooperation in trade and investment. Both sides expressed satisfaction over ongoing engagements and agreed to further strengthen contacts on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Prime Minister also discussed the regional situation, highlighting Pakistan’s constructive role in reducing tensions and promoting stability. He emphasized the importance of close coordination on matters of mutual interest and reiterated the commitment to a sustainable Pakistan-China strategic partnership.
