Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to strengthening strategic partnership
By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, investment, infrastructure, connectivity and technological cooperation.
Chinese Communist Party official Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Sharif described the relationship as an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” built on mutual trust, respect and longstanding ties between the two nations.
He emphasized the importance of continued political engagement and exchanges between the ruling parties of both countries, praising the Chinese party’s role in strengthening institutional links and promoting cooperation.
The Pakistani prime minister also reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to working closely with Beijing on trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, information technology and agricultural modernization.
Liu conveyed greetings from the Chinese leadership and reiterated Beijing’s commitment to deepening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan. He welcomed the continued momentum in high-level visits and party-to-party exchanges.
The two sides also discussed regional and international developments and pledged to maintain close coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums.
Sharif hosted a banquet in honor of Liu and the accompanying Chinese delegation.
