High-level Pakistani delegation arrives in Beijing

Pak-China friendship has transformed into beneficial partnership, says Shahbaz Shahrif


Web Desk/APP July 06, 2014
High-level Pakistani delegation arrives in Beijing

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Sunday that Pakistan and China's friendship has transformed into a bilaterally beneficial partnership.

A high-level delegation, headed by Shahbaz, arrived in Beijing today to hold meetings with Chinese authorities about projects being implemented with the cooperation of China in Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported.

The chief minister said that China is cooperating with Pakistan in the development of infrastructure, power generation, and other sectors. He said his visit to the country would further promote economic ties between the two countries.

The delegation will hold discussions about starting work on Pak-China economic corridor, energy projects, Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park in Lahore and cooperation in textile field. Matters pertaining to Gwadar, Gaddani and Thar Coal projects will also come under discussion.

The delegation includes Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, Secretary Economic Affairs Division Saleem Sethi and Secretary Water and Power Nargis Sethi.

COMMENTS (9)

goldconsumer | 10 years ago | Reply

Shahbaz shareef would discuss matter related to Thar coal, Gaddani and Gawader I think he should change his designation to deputy PM and save all the fuss..

Pakistani | 10 years ago | Reply

I hope they raise the issue that our muslim brothers and sisters are facing in Xinjiang, China. But again, it's PML-N, so I should not expect such things from them! Prove me wrong?

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