Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underlined the significance of sustained political engagement and party-to-party exchanges in enhancing the relationship between Pakistan and China. This emphasis was made during a meeting with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), who visited him in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister welcomed Liu Haixing and his delegation, reaffirming that Pakistan and China share an iron-clad, time-tested, and All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. He highlighted that the friendship between the two nations is based on mutual trust, respect, and deep-rooted connections among their peoples.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif acknowledged the crucial role played by the IDCPC in establishing institutional linkages and enhancing cooperation between the political leaderships of both countries. He reiterated Pakistan's dedication to working closely with China, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, IT, and agricultural modernization.

Liu Haixing extended greetings from the Chinese leadership and confirmed China's commitment to further deepening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan. He praised the ongoing high-level and party-to-party exchanges, which aim to strengthen the iron-clad friendship between the two countries.

Both parties discussed regional and international developments, affirming their commitment to maintaining close coordination and cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral forums. The Prime Minister also hosted a banquet in honor of the visiting Chinese dignitary and delegation.