BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted the invitation made byPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan at an early date.
He accepted the invitation during a meeting with the Pakistani premier, whovisited China on an official visit, at the Great Hall of People in Beijingon Wednesday.
According to a joint statement, President Xi has assured that his countrywill continue to extend support to Pakistan for sustainable economicdevelopment and harness its potential as a geo-economic hub.
He also announced an additional assistance package of 500 million RMB forPakistan’s post flood relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the all-weather strategicpartnership between the two countries that has withstood the test of time.It was noted that the two nations have stood firmly side by side, inrealizing their shared vision of peace, stability, development andprosperity.
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The two leaders discussed cooperation across a range of issues includingdefense, trade and investment, agriculture, health, education, greenenergy, science and technology and disaster preparedness.
They expressed their mutual commitment to the CPEC. They highlighted thatCPEC’s high quality development would further strengthen bilateral tiesbetween Pakistan and China.
