PM Shehbaz for further strengthening of Pak-China ties

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he expects further deepening of strategic relations and trade and business ties with China during his upcoming visit.
“I hope the visit will result in further cementing our strategic relations and enhancing business and trade with China,” he added.
It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister is scheduled to begin an official visit to China on November 1. It’s his first visit to China since he took office in April.
Shehbaz Sharif is among the first batch of foreign leaders to visit China after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing.

The prime minister said that he looks forward to his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and Chinese leadership to enhance cooperation in various fields.
Regarding assistance extended by China for the flood-hit people in Pakistan, he expressed gratitude for the Chinese leadership, people and companies who have generously

About China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which has entered a high-quality second phase, he said that the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed the energy sector and infrastructure in Pakistan.
The road network constructed under CPEC in all parts of the country has shortened the travelling time and now people could easily reach from one place to another, he added.
The prime minister said he would also discuss expanding the role of CPEC under the Belt and Road Initiative.