Waheed Mahmood
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Quaid, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called upon China to enhance and expand its participation in Pakistan’s economic growth and development. Nawaz Sharif made this observation during the course of his hour long meeting with the visiting Prime Minister of China, Wen Jiabao, in Islamabad on Saturday afternoon.
Sharif was accompanied by the Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior PML-N leaders, while the Chinese Premier was assisted by his Foreign Minister and members of his entourage. Referring to China’s remarkable progress, Nawaz Sharif said that he himself had been a witness to the giant strides made by this great country.
This was a testimony not only to the resolve and determination of the Chinese people, but to the far-sightedness and vision of its great leaders, who had transformed China from a poor, developing country to the world’s second biggest economy, in only three decades. This was a matter of great joy and satisfaction to the people of Pakistan, who deeply cherished their friendship with China and looked upon her as a sincere friend and a proven ally that had stood by Pakistan in its most difficult moments.
Premier Wen Jiabao thanked Nawaz Sharif for his warm remarks and recalled that Mr. Sharif had made a most valuable contribution to the consolidation of Sino-Pakistan relations, especially during his two tenures as Prime Minister.
He was seen not only as an outstanding leader of Pakistan, but as a great friend of China as well, which explained why he enjoyed great respect and esteem in his country.
The Chinese premiere lauded the achievements of the government of Punjab in ensuring economic development and social stability. He also extended his invitation the Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif to undertake an official visit to China early next year. -Agencies
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