Pakistan delegation arrives in China

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation arrived in China on Friday to discuss trade opportunities and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, Express News reported.

The State Bank of Pakistan governor and the finance secretary will lead the delegation in meetings with Chinese officials. Officials of the two countries will also discuss an economic package and the currency swap agreement signed between Pakistan and China during Prime Minister’s recent visit.

Both sides will also deliberate on cooperation in the banking sector and discuss investment opportunities in connection with the CPEC.

During the prime minister’s visit, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said the two sides had made it clear, in principle, the Chinese government would provide necessary support and assistance to help Pakistan overcome the current economic difficulties.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 10^th, 2018.

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