Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that a new era of Pak-China friendship has begun in the tenure of Pakistan Muslim League-N government, led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the strong relations between the two countries have transformed into useful economic ties. "Pak-China Economic Corridor is an important step in the growing trade and economic relations between the two countries and will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity in Pakistan," he added.
Shahbaz stated this while talking to the first Consul General of China in Lahore, Yu Boren who called on him here on Monday. Matters of mutual interest and promotion of Pak-China relations were discussed in the meeting. While speaking on the occasion, the CM said, "China has helped Pakistan in every hour of need and extended invaluable co-operation in the progress and development of the country. China has proved to be a true friend of Pakistan by extending co-operation in the development of different sectors."
Shahbaz said that 2015 is being observed as the year of beginning of Pak-China economic co-operation as a result of which Pak-China friendship will enter into a new phase. He said that China has signed agreements worth billions of dollars for investment in energy, infrastructure and other sectors in Pakistan due to which economic and trade contacts will further strengthen between the two countries.
He said that China has made rapid progress through hard work and commitment and has become a big economic force. He said that the progress made by China is role model for the other nations of the world. Chinese Consul General Yu Boren said that China considers Pakistan as its brother and Chinese leadership highly values the present leadership of the country.