The prime minister is scheduled to make an official visit to China on November 1.
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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said he hopes to further deepen strategic ties with China and improve trade and business ties during his upcoming visit.
The Prime Minister's visit to China
The Prime Minister will make an official visit to China on November 1. . His first visit to China since his inauguration in April. The prime minister said he would also discuss expanding CPEC's role in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Shabaz His Sharif is one of the first foreign leaders to visit China after the conclusion of the 20th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) National Congress in Beijing.
“I am truly honored and touched. It is heartwarming to know that I am one of the first world leaders to visit our brotherly and hospitable country, China. It shows and reflects the depth of our friendship and the strength of our understanding and connection,” he added. He said he looked forward to meeting with the President, Premier Li Keqiang, and China's leaders
Referring to China's aid to flood-affected people in Pakistan, he thanked Chinese leaders, people, and enterprises for their generous contributions. "China has delivered food, medicine, mosquito nets, and many other things to people affected by the floods.
He said China's leadership has made a tremendous contribution and wanted to know from the Pakistani government what else China could do to help those affected by the floods. He highly appreciated China's rapid development in economic, social, and cultural fields, saying that China believes in globalization and would like to emulate China's economic development model.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
On the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has entered its second phase of high quality, he said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) flagship project has transformed Pakistan's energy sector and infrastructure. He added that the road network built under CPEC in all parts of the country has reduced travel times and made it easier for people to move from one place to another.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Sunday that Pakistan hopes to expand trade and investment ties with China by making full use of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and enhancing industrial cooperation. rice field.
In an article published in China's Global Times newspaper, the prime minister said, "Pakistan can serve as China's manufacturing hub and an extension of its industrial and supply chain networks." Friends and friendships with these enlightening words.
A frank and honest person. A trustworthy, trustworthy, and generous person when you need help. And a knowledgeable and talented person to guide you and show you what you can't see. The eternal friendship between China and Pakistan meets all three qualities, as demonstrated by the Great Master. Longevity, love, and trust aptly describe the friendship between Pakistan and China. No other relationship touches people's souls as deeply as ours and evokes such strong emotions. Poetic expressions accompanied by emotional language are used to capture the essence of these wonderful bonds.
A moving tale of mutual support and solidarity in troubled times passed down from generation to generation, is an indelible part of our collective consciousness.
During my last visit to China, I tried to unravel the mysteries of its rapid growth and development.
I am deeply impressed by the selfless dedication, hard work, and work of the Chinese people, especially "China's speed" in achieving the national goals set by the leaders.
Prime Minister of Punjab
As Prime Minister of Punjab, I have worked in the same spirit for the socio-economic development of the state. As Prime Minister of Pakistan, I am determined to work with the same passion to achieve our common development goals!
Geopolitical tensions fuel conflict, resurgent ideological divisions, economic and technological fragmentation, and costly arms races. Unfortunately, this is happening while vast numbers of people continue to suffer from poverty, disease, and hunger. In many parts of the world, people are still suffering from Covid-19 and its aftershocks.
The specter of climate change is looming, a harsh reality today. Pakistan was the last casualty in the form of devastating floods. The emergencies of the 21st century require new paradigms to meet new challenges and opportunities and to pull the region away from conflict and conflagration.
We strive for friendly relations with our neighboring countries in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, and hope for the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues, including the Kashmir issue, through dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the United Nations Charter and resolutions.
The nature and source of each of these challenges are unique and, if left unaddressed, could reverse the tide of globalization and undo the greatest human achievements. As President Xi Jinping has said many times, we certainly need global action, global response, and solidarity. In this evolving global scenario, the importance of the China-Pakistan strategic partnership is diversifying.
Geographical location
Our geographical location, our common perspective, our growing economic partnership, and our strong sense of destiny have made us natural partners. Pakistan will further deepen the bilateral relationship between the two countries, continue to support each other on important issues, continue to strive for peace and connectivity in the region, and renew confidence in the strategic partnership of all-weather cooperation. And we are working to gradually raise it to the pinnacle of trust. bring close cooperation.
The solidarity and support that China showed to Pakistan after the Covid-19 pandemic was a living manifestation of our cherished friendship.
More than 60 of her relief flights carrying medical supplies have been dispatched to Pakistan. Chinese-made vaccines are the mainstay of our nationwide immunization efforts.
Similarly, after the recent devastating floods in Pakistan, top Chinese leaders, central government ministries, state governments, businesses, and ordinary people at all levels stepped up to help the flood-affected Pakistani people. I came forward to do it. I was particularly moved by the fact that children who saw pictures of the floods in Pakistan also donated their pocket money. These moving stories are a true reflection of the deep love and close brotherly bond between our two countries.
Pakistan today stands on the brink of unprecedented change on its path to resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic development.
Pakistan's economy
Like other countries, Pakistan's economy faces many challenges due to the slowing global economy, rising food and oil prices, and supply chain disruptions. Despite global economic headwinds, my government continues to work tirelessly to harness domestic resources and potential to ensure the prosperity and progress of our people.
In pursuing these goals, we believe that China is either trying to reach the first-century goal of building a moderately prosperous society or the second-century goal of building a modern socialist state in all respects. Inspired by China's achievements to reach the goal.
China is Pakistan's largest trade and investment partner. We intend to expand these ties by taking full advantage of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and enhancing industrial cooperation.
Pakistan can act as a manufacturing hub for China and as an extension of industrial and supply chain networks. As the 5th most populous country with over 60% young people, a talented workforce, and emerging markets with huge growth potential, Pakistan has a strong presence in the industry, agricultural modernization, infrastructure, and green energy, It offers attractive investment opportunities for Chinese companies in the field of the digital economy.
Pakistan's fertile river basins have always been the breadbasket of the subcontinent. Based on their complementarity in agriculture, the two countries can accelerate bilateral cooperation and promote on-farm agriculture, efficient water use, hybrid seed and high-yielding crop development, and cold chain establishment.
This collaboration has added implications for addressing common concerns related to food security. This climate-related catastrophe is a wake-up call to skeptics and a clear call to collective action.
China is playing a leading role
China is playing a leading role in combating the adverse impacts of climate change and is strengthening its disaster response mechanisms. We look forward to learning from China's technological advances in early warning systems, building resilient infrastructure, and disaster management. The knowledge-based economy has emerged as the new engine of national growth.
In Pakistan, we focus on building e-commerce, technology parks, and smart cities. Recognizing China's rapid progress in science and technology, we aim to expand cooperation in emerging intelligent technologies such as quantum computing, robotics, AI, and big data.
Pakistan is the first partner in President Xi Jinping's visionary Belt and Road Initiative. We have also enthusiastically endorsed President Xi's global development initiative, which complements the Belt and Road Initiative and assists the United Nations in implementing his 2030 SDGs.
Pakistan, as a partner country
Pakistan, as an important partner country, looks forward to working with China to achieve the goals of the GDI. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as the flagship of the "One Belt, One Road" has brought new vitality to socioeconomic development in just a few years. I fondly remember that CPEC was officially established during the tenure of my brother, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
As Prime Minister of Punjab, I am committed to completing many important energy and public transport projects in record time, including the Sahiwal coal-fired power plant, the Quaid Azam solar power plant, and Pakistan's first power plant. contributed to the efforts of the government at the time. Lahore Orange Line mass transit project.
As a pioneer for Pakistan and later for the entire region, CPEC is a central pillar of my government's development agenda. Under his rubric, the successful completion of energy and transport infrastructure projects set the stage for Pakistan's economic revitalization and laid a solid foundation for cross-sectoral cooperation.
Next phase of CPEC
The next phase of CPEC quality development will include key areas such as industry, energy, agriculture, ICT, rail and road networks, and the development of Gwadar Port as a hub for trade and transshipment, investment, and regional connectivity. included.
Our overarching goal is to harness the potential of CPEC for Pakistan's inclusive and sustainable growth, socioeconomic development, and improving the livelihoods of its people. The safety of Chinese personnel and projects in Pakistan remains a top priority.
The loss of precious Chinese lives in Pakistan is our loss. We will not allow anyone to undermine our close friendships and strong economic partnerships. My government will spare no efforts to bring the perpetrators of these reprehensible acts to justice.
To the casual observer, the friendship between Pakistan and China may be driven by their respective national interests. For historians, geographical proximity and the commonality of past experiences may have brought us together.
But for us in Pakistan, literally, the brotherly bond between our two countries runs much deeper, going beyond the general mandate of interstate relations and uniting us in an eternal and timeless relationship.
As efforts to expand cultural exchanges between the two countries and intensify efforts to unite the peoples of the two countries, more and more young people should be formed among young people to preserve and assist them in preserving the highest traditions of friendship between the two countries. Special attention must be paid to encouraging interaction and understanding its importance in a rapidly changing world. Both Pakistan and China are united by a common vision of playing a role in the bright future of their people and the peace and stability of the entire region.
This is the responsibility that history has imposed on us. And the relationship between the two countries, described by President Xi in his April 2015 speech to the Pakistani parliament as “bigger than a mountain, deeper than an ocean, and sweeter than honey,” will help them achieve their common goals. ”