Grateful to Chinese president for support to Pakistan, says PM Shehbaz
Pakistan
'Determined to work with more energy and passion to make second phase of CPEC successful'
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said he was highly grateful to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his powerful message of support and solidarity with Pakistan on the eve of the 10the anniversary of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
In a social media post, the prime minister said: “His [Jinping’ “emphasis on building CPEC into ‘an exemplary project of high quality Belt and Road Cooperation’ reflects his commitment to the well-being of the people of Pakistan”.
He said the multi-billion project had achieved many milestones over the course of last ten years in the fields of high-quality infrastructure, energy, and socio-economic growth.
As the flagship project of BRI, CPEC matured into a story of transformation under the leadership of former premier Nawaz Sharif, he said, adding that Pakistan was ready to share this story with “our friends and partners around the world”.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 3, 2023
“We will never be able to thank President Xi Jinping enough for his singular contribution to taking the China-Pakistan Strategic Cooperative Partnership to new heights.”
PM Shehbaz said he was determined to work with more energy and passion to make the second phase of CPEC a resounding success.
A day earlier, the Chinese president reiterated to further expand CPEC project for the welfare of the people of the two countries, while maintaining its high standard.
In his felicitation message on the completion of 10-year of the CPEC, he said China will continue supporting Pakistan, irrespective of the changing scenario at the world level.
