Meeting between Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chinese Prime Minister

• Prime Ministers of Pakistan and China Discuss Bilateral Relations in Islamabad

• Strengthening the Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership

• Commitment to High-Quality Development of CPEC Phase 2

• Focus on Timely Completion of Ongoing Projects in Key Sectors

• Assurance of Safety for Chinese Nationals and Projects in Pakistan

Today, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad with the Honorable Prime Minister of China, Li Qiang, at the delegation level.

During the meeting, both leaders discussed all aspects of bilateral relations and engaged in dialogue on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They expressed satisfaction that the Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership, based on mutual trust and shared principles, is being further strengthened over time.

Both leaders reaffirmed their support for each other on core issues and expressed their commitment to the high-quality development of Phase 2 of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). They emphasized the need for timely completion of ongoing projects in industry, agricultural modernization, information technology, science, and technology for mutual benefit and for Pakistan’s social and economic development.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction that cooperation under CPEC has entered a new phase.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan. Both parties agreed to continue high-level contacts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas.

The meeting also discussed the relocation of Chinese industries to Pakistan and strategies to enhance Chinese investment in the country.

It was reiterated that Pakistan and China will continue close consultations on regionally and globally significant issues and in multilateral forums.