China-Pak ties strengthening with passage of time: chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that relations between China and Pakistan are strengthening with the passage of time and every meeting between the leaderships of the two countries cements these ties. He said that a new history of economic co-operation between the two countries is being written during the tenure of Pakistan Muslim League-N government.
He was talking to the heads of various investment companies of private and public sectors during his visit to China on Wednesday. Matters regarding promotion of mutual co-operation in energy, infrastructure and transport sectors were discussed on this occasion. The Chief Minister said that economic and trade contacts between Pakistan and China have intensified during the few months of the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and this era can be termed as a new chapter in the history of Pak-China relations.
He said that the new era of economic co-operation, investment and mutual trade between the two countries would leave a positive impact on Pakistan's economy. He said that historic investment package of 32 billion dollars by China for Pakistan is a unique example of bilateral relations.
Shahbaz Sharif said that Chinese leadership and the government are fully aware of the seriousness of energy crisis in Pakistan and fully realise the problems being faced by the country and want to help Pakistan overcome these issues. That is why, he said, China has announced a historic economic package for Pakistan. He said that joint ventures would be launched in energy, infrastructure and transports sectors under this package.
The Chief Minister further said that Pakistan is like a second home for Chinese investors and special incentives and facilities are being offered to them in Pakistan especially Punjab. He said that due to this fact, Chinese investment companies are taking benefit from investment opportunities in Pakistan. He said that Chinese companies should make maximum investment in Pakistan especially in Punjab and earn the profit as it is their right.