Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed firm resolve to ensure further strengthening of Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

He was talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong who called on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to immediately initiate necessary actions for follow up on the important decisions taken during his recent visit to China.

He particularly stressed upon the need to expand cooperation in key areas under CPEC 2.0, particularly agriculture, IT, industries, including SEZs and mines & minerals.

The Prime Minister further stressed upon the need to ensure timely follow-up of the various MoUs signed between Pakistani and the Chinese companies, at the B2B Investment Conference, held in Hangzhou.

Other issues discussed during the meeting included the fast-tracking of KKH realignment project, expanding security, counter-terrorism and defence cooperation, as well as economic and financial support. The evolving regional situation and international developments were also discussed.

The Ambassador assured the Prime Minister that China remained committed to strengthening its iron-clad brotherhood with Pakistan and expand cooperation across all spheres.