Beijing (Monitoring Desk, APP) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the friendship between Pakistan and China is unparalleled. Extending beyond borders and now reaching into space.
Learning from China’s Progress
At the Pak-China Friendship and Business event in Beijing. Prime Minister Sharif declared that Pakistan should take lessons from China’s fast and outstanding journey of development. He emphasized that safeguarding the lives of Chinese nationals within Pakistan is his government’s topmost priority. Assuring that their security shall be provided at any cost required. “The world cannot move forward without China today,” he remarked. acknowledging that Pakistan has not made significant progress in 76 years and must admit its shortcomings.
Strengthening Economic Partnership
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the need to make the Pakistan-China partnership fruitful in achieving economic goals. In his discussion with Luo Zhaohui, Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, he noted that the friendship between the two nations has now extended into space through their satellite mission.
Investment in Alternative Energy
In his meeting with Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of Power China, Sharif pointed out the vast potential for investment in Pakistan’s alternative energy sector, which is a primary focus for the country’s development.
Visit to China’s Silicon Valley
Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and other delegation members accompanied the Prime Minister on his visit to Zhongguancun Science Park, also known as China’s Silicon Valley. The prime minister said that Pakistan should learn from China’s achievements in science and technology, which could change the lives of ordinary people.
MoUs for Enhanced Cooperation
The premier also attended the signing ceremony of MoUs between Pakistan and China for cooperation in multiple sectors. Such as manufacturing solar panels and YTO tractors. A collaboration between Habib Rafiq Group Limited (HRG). Beijing Global Hydrogen Industry Company Limited (BGHICL). And an agreement signed between the Board of Investment (BOI), the Institute of Structural Economics (ISE). And Peking University for promoting CPEC.
Summary
Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing highlights the strategic significance and economic value attached to Sino-Pak friendship. Pakistan hopes to achieve enormous financial and technological advancements by learning from its previous failures and emulating the Chinese model.
