Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday during his official visit to China. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People.
Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation under their long-standing partnership. Prime Minister Shehbaz praised President Xi’s leadership, congratulating him on the successful SCO Summit and the 80th anniversary of the World’s Anti-Fascist War.
He thanked China for its support for Pakistan’s development and sovereignty and highlighted the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said Pakistan is committed to moving forward with the second phase of CPEC, which includes five new development corridors.
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President Xi said China would keep supporting Pakistan’s economic progress, especially in key areas. The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues and agreed to stay in close contact.
Prime Minister Shehbaz invited President Xi to visit Pakistan next year to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
