SHENZHEN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday noted that the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China were characterized by frequent engagement and dialogue at the leadership level, people-to-people contacts and cultural and educational exchanges.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Shehbaz landed in Shenzhen, China, on the first leg of his official visit to the country with the aim of promoting bilateral trade and economic ties with Beijing and attracting Chinese investors through business-to-business (B2B) projects. ).
The prime minister met with Party Secretary of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Deputy Party Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee in Shenzhen Meng Fanli, the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The prime minister praised Guangdong province's impressive economic growth and exemplary innovative spirit and also termed Shenzhen as a trade gateway for China's trade ties with Pakistan.
Reaffirming “the traditional All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China”, the two sides agreed on the need to explore opportunities for greater cooperation between Pakistan and Guangdong Province, particularly under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Prime Minister Shehbaz and Party Secretary Meng stressed the importance of strong linkages and exchanges between scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs to realize the true potential of better partnership in science and technology, innovation and trade and economic cooperation.
They also agreed that the Pakistan-China Business Conference to be held on Wednesday (June 5) could make an important contribution in this regard.
The prime minister also attended a banquet hosted by Meng Fanli.
