Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed on Sunday Pakistan's enduring friendship with China, asserting that politics should not interfere in bilateral relations.
Speaking during a meeting with a seven-member delegation of journalists returning from an official visit to China, PM Sharif highlighted the longstanding support China has extended to Pakistan.
The delegation, which included Salman Ghani, Aamir Mir, Shiraz Hasan, Khizr Hayat, Khalid Hasnain, Azam Malik, and Matiur Rehman, met with the prime minister on the invitation of the China Public Diplomacy Association. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar was also present during the discussion.
Sharif expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality shown by the Chinese leadership and people during his recent visit.
He stressed that China’s assistance during challenging times underscores the strength of the bilateral relationship, and urged stakeholders to refrain from politicizing national development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
PM Shehbaz also provided an update on the progress of the memorandums of understanding and agreements signed during his visit. He assured that measures are in place to ensure the security of Chinese residents in Pakistan and highlighted the rapid implementation of CPEC’s phase two.
Discussions with Chinese experts, who recently visited Pakistan, have led to further cooperation in various fields. Sharif underscored his commitment to using his time in office to advance Pakistan’s development and foster continued collaboration with China.
