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PM reaffirMs resolve to further strengthen sino-Pak ‘all weather strategic cooPerative PartnershiP’
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CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS g PM SHEHBAZ EXPRESSES ON PM, DISCUSSES MUTUAL SATISFACTION OVER TIES, PROGRESS ON SECURITY POSITIVE TRAJECTORY AND COUNTER-TERRORISM OF BILATERAL STRATEGIC COOPERATION RELATIONS
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JIANG ZAIDONG BRIEFS PM ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON PAKISTAN-CHINA BILATERAL COOPERATION ISLAMABAD
STAFF REPORT
RIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent and unflinching support to China on its core issues, emphasizing that the leadership and peoples of both countries remain determined in their shared resolve to further strengthen the Pakistan-China “All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and elevate it to new heights. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was talking with Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong who paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister here on Friday. While expressing his satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral strategic relations, as manifested by the successful visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Beijing last month, the Prime Minister thanked China for its longstanding and steadfast support to Pakistan on all its core issues. Progress on security and counter-terrorism cooperation between both countries was also discussed. During the course of the meeting the prime minister conveyed his warm greetings and good wishes to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He also congratulated the Chinese leadership and nation, on the successful convening of the “Two Sessions” of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. The Prime Minister noted with great pleasure that this year marked the tenth anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan in 2015. In this regard, the Prime Minister issued directions to ensure that this memorable occasion be celebrated in a befitting manner. He also renewed his most cordial invitation to President Xi Jinping to undertake a State visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized upon the need for both sides to continue working together closely, to ensure timely implementation and completion of various initiatives and projects under CPEC. The Chinese ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for his kind words and good wishes for the Chinese leadership. He briefed the Prime Minister on the
latest developments on Pakistan-China bilateral cooperation. While praising the government’s achievements in improving the macro-economic situation in the country, the ambassador affirmed that China would continue to extend its full support and cooperation to Pakistan in the its efforts for national development.
PM greets Chinese president on successful convening of ‘Two Sessions’ ISLAMABAD
STAFF REPORT
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended his warm congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li QIang and the Chinese people on the successful convening of the ‘Two Sessions’ in Beijing. “China is making remarkable progress in achieving its national development goals. We are particularly impressed by China’s modernization under President Xi’s visionary leadership,” the prime minister said in his social media post on X. He emphasized that as “iron brothers” and all weather strategic cooperative partners, Pakistan and China will continue to work together closely to further strengthen bilateral cooperation to realize the shared objectives of peace and development. PM condoles demise of Dr Riffat Hussain Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of prominent researcher and senior analyst Dr Syed Riffat Hussain. He prayed for the elevation of ranks of the deceased in Jannah and for the grant of patience to the bereaved family. He said the demise of Dr Riffat Hussain deprived Pakistan of one of the best journalists and researchers.