PM Imran returns after four-day visit to China
Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Islamabad after four-day official visit to China on Monday night.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Islamabad after four-day official visit to China on Monday night, Dunya News reported.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Planning Minister Khusro Bakhtayar, Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood and Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal also returned with the Prime Minister.
Pakistan and China signed 15 agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) during Pakistan delegation’s November 2-5 visit.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in his message on twitter after returning from China termed the visit as very productive. He said that China and Pakistan are iron brothers and together we will climb the highest mountains. Collaboration and mutually beneficial policies will pave the way forward for future generations.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would serve as a vital link for the two countries with the Middle East and Central Asian Republics.
Addressing the opening ceremony of China International Import Expo at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai, he said it was an honour to be a part of the expo and also expressed his gratitude to the government of China for the warm hospitality and participation in the Shanghai Expo.
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The Prime Minister said that Karakoram Highways is part of CPEC, which would link the Gwadar Port, adding that being part of the Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC would safeguard common objectives of various regions.
Imran Khan went on to say that the project will reduce distances and costs and would also increase the production of important resources for consumers.
He said, “CPEC is a mechanism to connect China, Middle East and Central Asia, adding that it would also open ways for fresh investment and pave way for new markets.”
Khan further said that his government has initiated deep and meaningful reforms to ensure transparency and accountability and provide seamless smart solutions for the government and the people.
“Pakistan has an array of resources, minerals and renewable amidst the most diverse landscape,” he said and added Pakistan is a leading exporter of sports goods, medical instruments and IT products.
He said with a promising 100 million human resource under the age of 35, the country has a rich potential, and is an attractive place for foreign investors.
The premier also lauded the vision of President Xi Jinping who said "the doors of China will always remain open", particularly at a time when protectionism is on a rise.
