Shehbaz gets special attention at OBOR Summit 2017
CM met Erdogan, was interviewed by People's Daily China and China Radio International
LAHORE: (Web Desk) - In continuation of Pakistani delegation’s visit to China, Punjab Chief Minister’s engagements also gained momentum on Sunday.
Pakistan’s special relationship with Turkey was reaffirmed and demonstrated again as the Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the Chinese soil.
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In meeting with the Turkish President, matters of mutual interest, enhancing Pak-Turk relations and improving cooperation in different sectors were discussed. CM especially mentioned that he was greatly pleased to meet his ‘dear brother’ Erdogan in Beijing. The meeting was followed by world media.
Had very fruitful meetings with President Xi Jinping & Premier Li on the sideline of Belt & Road Forum. Discussed ways to benefit from OBOR
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 13, 2017
Also met President Erdogan in Beijing to talk about massive opportunities available under OBOR for Pak-Turk ties to benefit from..
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 13, 2017
Pak-China & Pak-Turkey relations under OBOR Initiative have been revitalized. Our peoples will gain massively from it.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 13, 2017
"Turkey and Pakistan are moving towards development and prosperity hand in hand. Current prosperity in Turkey is a result of your vigorous leadership and Turkish government s hard work, spirit of social welfare and exemplary vision", Shehbaz said to Erdogan.
Another significant event was the Pakistani delegation’s meeting with China s delegation from National Energy Administration (NEA) led by Mr. Nur Bekri. MoU signing with NEA regarding the roadmap for power projects under CPEC was also witnessed by PM Nawaz, CM Shehbaz and others.
On this occasion, Shehbaz Sharif represented Punjab and said the province was facilitating development of Independent Power Projects (IPPs) and public power projects development with an aggregate capacity of more than 8,000 MW. Projects he mentioned include 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP), 660 MW Muzaffargarh CFPP, 1320 Rahim Yar Khan CFPP, 660 MW Rahim Yar Khan CFPP and 1000 MW Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park.
Before the address, Chief Minister Shehbaz was interviewed by People’s Daily China. He also spoke to China Radio International (CRI) and congratulated the country on the successful organisation of One Belt One Road Summit’ 2017.
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The way this Summit and its long-term effects are being acknowledged by the world leaders, it is becoming clearer that OBOR Summit holds immeasurable importance for Pakistan. Shehbaz has been able to play integral role by talking about connectivity, opportunity, stability and peace on all possible forums at the summit.
