Islamabad (HRNW) Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said that he expects to further deepen strategic relations and enhance trade and business ties with China during his upcoming visit on Tuesday.
“I hope the visit will result in further cementing our strategic relations and enhancing business and trade with China,” he told China Global Television Network (CGTN) in an interview.
PM Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to begin an official visit to China on November 1 (Tuesday). It’s his first visit to the neighbouring country since he took office in April.
Shehbaz Sharif is among the first batch of foreign leaders to visit China after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing.
“I feel really honored and deeply touched and it’s very heartwarming to know that I am one of the first leaders from the world visiting my brotherly and friendly country China. That shows and reflects the depth of our friendship and strength of our understanding and our bond,” he added.
The prime minister said that he looks forward to his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and Chinese leadership to enhance cooperation in various fields.
Regarding assistance extended by China to the flood-hit people in Pakistan, he expressed gratitude for the Chinese leadership, people and companies who have generously contributed.