ISLAMABAD: Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and the Foreign Secretary were also present.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister congratulated the Chinese leadership on the successful conclusion of the “Two Sessions” and thanked President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi for their warm Pakistan Day greetings.
Highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing CPEC 2.0, with a focus on agriculture, industrial collaboration, and priority infrastructure projects.
Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistan’s economic resilience and reform efforts, emphasizing China’s continued support in trade and investment. Both sides expressed satisfaction with ongoing diplomatic exchanges and looked forward to high-level engagements to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations.
The Prime Minister also discussed the regional situation, highlighting Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting de-escalation and stability. He emphasized the need for continued close coordination on matters of mutual interest, reaffirming the enduring Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
