BEJING (May 13, 2017): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and discussed various issues of mutual interests.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister was accompanied by all four chief ministers of provinces and other members of his entourage. The Pakistani delegation held talks with Chinese President.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed the resolve to further cement ties with Pakistan by enhancing cooperation in multiple spheres. The Chinese President expressed satisfaction over the pace of growing bilateral ties.
President Xi said that the two countries had more potential to strengthen bilateral cooperation regarding implementation of CPEC and other regional connectivity projects.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan stands with China for promotion of Chinese initiative of One Belt and One Road.
Nawaz Sharif said CPEC is a core component of the visionary initiative of the One belt-One Road.
Appreciating the commitment and leadership of President Xi Jinping for the realization of CPEC projects, the Prime Minister said his government is making strenuous efforts for speedy implementation of the CPEC. He pointed out Pakistan has already made good progress in execution of energy and infrastructure projects.
The Prime Minister congratulated President Xi on the holding of the Belt and Road Forum saying the participation of a large number of world leaders in Chinese capital was a testimony of China’s growing stature in the international community.
Earlier, Pakistan and China signed a series of agreements in Beijing for cooperation in different sectors.
The first MoU was related to cooperation within the framework of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road initiative.
An MoU was also signed on upgradation of main railway line track ML-I and establishment of Havelian Dry Port. Three agreements were pertaining to economic and technical cooperation worth 3.4 billion Yuan for Gwadar port and East Bay expressway.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the Chinese premier Li Keqiang.
Federal Ministers, Advisor on Foreign Affairs and Chief Ministers of all four provinces were also present on the occasion.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister held meeting with his Chinese counterpart. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment for completion of early harvest projects under CPEC.
Nawaz Sharif felicitated the Chinese premier for organizing the Belt And Road Forum and said Pakistan considers China as the most important friend and fully supports the Chinese vision of One Belt One Road.
The Prime Minister informed the Chinese premier that Pakistani delegation that will attend the forum also includes all the four chief ministers. He said this reflects that the entire Pakistani nation harbors a united stance on CPEC.
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