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Pakistan and China on Monday, expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC projects in Pakistan, agreed on its centrality for Pakistan’s socio-economic development.
Both the countries on Monday signed six documents at a ceremony held in Prime Minister House witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who, along with a delegation, is visiting here to attend the 10th-anniversary celebrations of CPEC.
Both countries signed Document on Joint cooperation committee on CPEC; MoU on establishing export exchange mechanism within the framework of CPEC; protocol of phytosanitary requirements for export of dry chilies from Pakistan to China and a Document on the final report on the feasibility study of realignment of KKH Phase-II.
Both sides also signed through diplomatic channels an MoU on the industrial workers exchange program as well as minutes of the 21st conference of technical committee to promote the strategic ML-1 project.
The bilateral ties including the CPEC were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and He Lifeng, Vice Premier of China and Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, the Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping He Lifeng is visiting here to attend the 10th-anniversary celebrations of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Both sides expressed their firm commitment to continue working together for realizing the shared objectives of the CPEC.
It was also agreed that 10th anniversary of CPEC celebrations constituted a fresh starting point to further expand CPEC as envisaged by the leadership of the two countries.
The conversation was marked by traditional warmth and cordiality that has been the hallmark of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on several aspects of bilateral relationship including CPEC and bilateral economic and financial cooperation.
Welcoming Vice-Premier He Lifeng to Pakistan, the prime minister congratulated him on being promoted as the Vice-Premier of China in March this year.
Appreciating China’s support for Pakistan’s economic development, the prime minister observed that as strategic partners and trusted friends, the two countries have always stood by each other in difficult times, as evidenced by Chinese support to Pakistan in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic and devastating floods in Pakistan.
Noting the unanimity of views between the two countries on regional issues, both leaders reiterated their resolve to support each other on all issues of their core interests.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif recalled that 10 years ago, CPEC was signed between that time Prime Minister Nawaz and President Xi Jinping and implementation was started within no time.
“Today we can claim that under CPEC above $25 billion investment took place in power, road, hydel power, and public transport. Now we are entering the second phase. Today, we signed certain important documents which will further enhance cooperation and undertake the second phase of CPEC under a new model,” the prime minister said.
He said the second phase of CPEC would feature the B2B investment in agriculture and information technology to enable Pakistan to export its products according to Chinese standards and requirements.
The prime minister also thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for sending his special envoy to Pakistan and showing solidarity for people-to-people friendship and showing to the world that both countries were bound in a great and unique relationship.
“We are all-weather friends and iron brothers. This friendship will continue and will not tolerate any kind of obstacle in its way,” Prime Minister Shehbaz remarked.
He said Pakistan was absolutely ready to contribute to President Xi’s vision of shared prosperity.
Highlighting the importance of ML-1 and Karachi Circular Railway, the prime minister expressed the hope that both projects would be successfully executed to make Pakistan stand on its own feet through the hard work and untiring efforts of both countries.
“It is the Chinese model, It is President Xi Jinping’s model and will emulate it under the vision of our Pakistan’s founding father late Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to promote prosperity and peace in this country,” he commented.
In his remarks, Vice Premier He Lifeng conveyed President Xi Jinping’s message of China’s firm support to Pakistan’s prosperity and development.
Lifeng underlined that Pakistan-China friendship was unique and had withstood the vicissitude of time due to deep fraternal ties between the peoples of two nations.
He reiterated that as an iron-brother and strategic partner, China would continue its existing economic and financial support to Pakistan.
Welcoming the prime minister’s vision for deepening trade and investment ties with Pakistan, the Chinese vice premier conveyed China’s willingness to enhance Pakistan’s agro and food exports to China.
The Chinese delegation included Guo Wei, Deputy Secretary General of the State Council of China, Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of Foreign Ministry, Cong Liang, Vice Chairman National Development & Reform Commission, Xuan Changneng, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Wang Kebing, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Wang Liping, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce, Pang Chunxue, Charge d’Affaires, Chinese Embassy Islamabad and other senior Chinese officials.
The Pakistan side included Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Commerce, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Finance, Rana Sanaullah Khan, Minister for Interior, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Information, Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Khawaja Saad Rafique, Minister for Railways, Hina Rabbani Khar, MOS for Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi, SAPM and senior officials from relevant ministries.
After the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Vice Premier He oversaw the ceremony for signing of agreements, MoUs and other documents covering areas including agriculture; industrial cooperation; transport connectivity, etc.
Later, the prime minister hosted a luncheon in honour of He Lifeng and the accompanying delegation.
Chinese Vice Prime Minister He Lifeng paid visit to Pakistan President Arif Alvi who conferred top civil award of Hilal-e-Pakistan to the visiting dear guest of Pakistan,
As per ISPR press release, visiting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met General Syed Asim Munir, Chief Of Army Staff of Pakistan today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and defence cooperation were discussed.
Both reiterated the desire to further enhance and strengthen bilateral relations in all fields.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of CPEC, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng participated in launching ceremony of a commemorative coin of Rs.100 and postal stamp.
Both along with members of delegations participated in heritage/cultural program presented by Pakistani artists. Later, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng participated in a group photo with Pakistani cultural performers and renowned Pakistani artists.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng joined in a group photo with school children on the ceremony of the 10th anniversary of the commencement of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring the award of Hilal-e-Pakistan upon the Special Representative of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the vice -Premier of the State council of China, Mr. He Lifeng, at a special investiture Ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - President Dr Arif Alvi in a meeting with the Special Representative of the Chinese President and the Vice-Premier of the State Council of China, Mr He Lifeng, who along with the members of his delegation, called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP/TZD/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Special Representative and Vice Premier of China Mr. He Lifeng signing the First Day Cover of a commemorative postal stamp at ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CPEC. APP/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Vice Premier of China Mr. He Lifeng pushing a digital button to launch a commemorative coin of Rs.100 at a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary CPEC. APP/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presenting a memento of Rs. 100 coin to Chinese President Special Representative and Vice Premier Mr. He Lifeng at a ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of CPEC. APP/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Vice Premier of China Mr. He Lifeng pushing a digital button to launch a commemorative coin of Rs.100 at a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary CPEC. APP/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Vice -Premier of State Council of China He Lifeng witnessing the signing ceremony of agreements/MoUs regarding cooperation between the two countries in various fields. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Vice -Premier of State Council of China He Lifeng witnessing the signing ceremony of agreements/MoUs signed between the two countries in various fields. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in a group photo with school children on the ceremony of the 10th anniversary of the commencement of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. APP/FHA
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ISLAMABAD: July 31 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing a ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the commencement of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. APP/FHA
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An absolute comprehensive report on current time visit of Chinese Deputy Prime Minister on the eve of CPEC 10th year celebrations and other bilateral relevant activities...
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An absolute comprehensive report on current time visit of Chinese Deputy Prime Minister on the eve of CPEC 10th year celebrations and other bilateral relevant activities...
Thank you sharing valuable report.
JamilMirza