A high-level delegation from Jining City, China led by Secretary Jining Municipal Party Committee Ma Pingchang met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Promotion of co-operation in energy particularly mining sector was discussed during the meeting. Talking to the delegation, Shahbaz Sharif said that Pak-China friendship has stood every hour of trial.
He said that a new era of economic relations between Pakistan and China has started during the tenure of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He said that bilateral relations between both the countries are touching new heights. Mentioning China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Chief Minister said that besides investment, the historic economic package given by China is a great gift for Pakistan.
He said that the historic economic package of 46 billion dollars during the visit of Chinese President to Pakistan is a glorious example of everlasting friendship between both the countries and Pakistani people can never forget this favour of China. He said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will not only bring prosperity in Pakistan but the whole region. Shehbaz Sharif said that a huge amount of 33 billion dollars has been allocated for energy projects under CPEC. He said that the work on the project under CPEC in Punjab has been started speedily. He said that the construction of 1320 megawatt coal power project plant has been started in Sahiwal and this project will start producing electricity in 2017.
Similarly, 900 megawatt solar project is being set up in Bahawalpur which will be completed in 2016, he added. He said that Chinese companies are making investment in all these projects. The Chief Minister said that CPEC projects will be completed through round the clock efforts and no hindrance in the way of China Pakistan Economic Corridor will be allowed.
He said that there should be maximum exchange of delegations for the promotion of bilateral relations and we should benefit from the experiences of each other. Head of Chinese delegation Ma Pingchang speaking on the occasion expressed his willingness to further enhance co-operation with Punjab government.
He said that we consider Lahore as our second home. He said that we already acknowledge the untiring efforts of Shahbaz Sharif and have witnessed the development personally in Punjab. No doubt, Shahbaz Sharif is serving the masses round the clock under a vision. The delegation included Chairman Shandong Ruyi Group Qiu Yafu, Executive President Shandong Group Zhai Menggiang and senior officials of various companies. Provincial Minister for Minerals Chaudhry Sher Ali, Secretaries Minerals, Energy and concerned officials were also present on the occasion.
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