Pakistan, China agree to further enhance bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors

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Pakistan, China agree to further enhance bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors​

• Two sides sign 13 accords to strengthen multiple cooperation
• Inaugurate Gwadar International Airport

APP | BR
October 14, 2024

Pakistan and China on Monday agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors including security, education, agriculture, human resources development, and science and technology, state-run APP reported.

The two sides exchanged documents of 13 accords at a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s (PM) House in Islamabad also witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit.

The documents were exchanged after PM Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held delegation-level talks wherein they discussed all aspects of Pakistan-China relations including economic and trade ties and cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

They also virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, which PM Shehbaz said was a “gift” from China.

“Held most productive talks with Chinese Premier H.E. Mr. Li Qiang . We expressed satisfaction at the progress of various important CPEC initiatives and agreed to ensure their timely execution,” PM Shehbaz said in a post on X.

“We also discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in multiple areas including trade, investment, economy, energy, agriculture, IT, and defence as well as regional peace and security.