Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the importance of sustained political engagement and party-to-party exchanges in further strengthening Pak-China relations.

He was talking to Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), who called on him in Islamabad today [Monday].

Welcoming Liu Haixing and his delegation, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan and China enjoy an iron-clad, time-tested and All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

He underscored that Pakistan-China friendship is anchored in mutual trust, respect and deep-rooted bonds between the peoples of both countries.

He appreciated the important role played by the IDCPC in fostering institutional linkages and promoting cooperation between the political leadership of the two countries.

Reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to working closely with China, the Prime Minister commended the shared focus on advancing cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, IT and agriculture modernisation.

Liu Haixing conveyed the greetings of the Chinese leadership and reaffirmed China's commitment to further deepening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan.

He appreciated the ongoing momentum in high-level and party-to-party exchanges, aimed at further bolstering the iron-clad friendship between the two countries.

Both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.

The Prime Minister also hosted a banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary and the accompanying Chinese delegation.