According to prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, his trip to China will improve Pakistan and China’s strategic ties.
Recognizing China’s explosive growth in the economic, social, and cultural spheres, PM Shehbaz stated that China supports globalization and that he wants to adopt China’s economic development strategy.
In an interview with China Global Television Network, PM Shehbaz expressed excitement about meeting with the Chinese President and Premier to discuss advancing their country’s collaboration in a number of areas.
He expressed gratitude to the Chinese government, people, and businesses for their kind assistance to Pakistan’s flood victims.
The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has reached a high level. He said that Pakistan’s energy industry and infrastructure have been revolutionized by the initiative’s flagship project, the Belt and Road.
He continued by saying that the country’s whole road network, built as part of CPEC, has shortened travel times and made it simpler for people to go from one location to another.
According to the Prime Minister, CPEC’s role in the Belt and Road Initiative will also be discussed.
On November 1, the Prime Minister is expected to travel to China on business. Following the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, PM Shahbaz is one of the world leaders who traveled to China.
Separately, PM Shehbaz Sharif stated in an article published in the Chinese newspaper Global Times that Pakistan could act as China’s manufacturing base and an extension of its industrial and supply chain network.
He stated that by making the most of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and by fostering industrial cooperation, Pakistan aimed to strengthen its trade and investment links with China.
According to the prime minister quoted in the article, Confucius once praised friends and friendship in these wise words:
“There are three types of good friends: one who is straightforward and honest; one who is dependable, generous, and trustworthy when you need help; and one who is knowledgeable and gifted to lead you and reveal what you cannot see.”
All three qualities are satisfied by the enduring friendship between China and Pakistan, as shown by the Great Master!
The friendship between China and Pakistan is marked by longevity, love, and trust. No other relationship strikes our people’s souls and stirs up as intense emotions as ours. Poetic language and passionate diction are employed to capture the core of these magnificent links. Heartwarming tales of shared support and solidarity during trying times that have been passed down from generation to generation are now an indelible part of our collective psyche.
The Pakistan-China relationship was planted by the zeal of our people and nurtured by the leadership’s vision. It has since grown into an evergreen tree with deep roots and sturdy branches. It has endured both the vicissitudes of internal transformation and the whims of global upheaval.
Pakistan’s foreign policy is centered on its relations with China; in China, Pakistan is known as Ba Tie or China’s Iron Brother, and throughout the world, our links are praised for their exceptional power, eternal durability, and unfathomable trust.
Soon after the triumphant conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, I would be in Beijing for my first official visit there since taking office.
My brother General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China deserve my sincere congratulations for ushering in a New Era of Chinese progress. I can also say with absolute certainty that it signals the beginning of an even brighter era of friendship between China and Pakistan.
Since the beginning of my political career, I have been fascinated by China’s civilizational ethos, rich historical experiences, and odyssey to becoming the epicenter of world politics and economics.
During my previous trips to China, I tried to discover the factors behind the country’s explosive development. I was greatly moved by the Chinese people’s selfless commitment, labor, and, in particular, their “Chinese speed” in achieving the leadership-set national goals. I made an effort to work in the same manner for the socioeconomic development of Punjab as its Chief Minister. I’m determined to put forth a similar amount of effort as Pakistan’s prime minister to realize our shared development objectives!
The international environment has undergone a significant transformation unmatched in scale and scope since my last trip to China. Conflicts, the resurgence of ideological divisions, the decoupling of the economy and technology, and expensive arms races are all results of geopolitical tensions. Sadly, this is taking place at a time when a large portion of mankind continues to experience hunger, disease, and poverty.
