Pakistan and China have signed 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to boost collaboration across various sectors. These agreements, sealed in Islamabad on Friday, cover transportation infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, healthcare, water management, and socioeconomic development.
The signings followed talks between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch highlighted the enduring Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which is based on mutual trust and shared values.
Both countries pledged strong support for each other’s core interests and committed to furthering the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), aiming to complete ongoing projects in a timely manner.
Prime Minister Sharif affirmed his commitment to the security of Chinese personnel and projects in Pakistan, emphasizing protection against opponents of the CPEC.
The discussions also led to an agreement to maintain high-level diplomatic engagements and strengthen institutional ties. The leaders plan to continue dialogues on bilateral and global issues, particularly in light of Pakistan’s upcoming term on the UN Security Council for 2025-2026.
In addition, Prime Minister Sharif met with Chinese investors to encourage investments in Pakistan’s economy, green energy, textiles, and manufacturing sectors, resulting in numerous MoUs.
Before he departed for China, Prime Minister Sharif aimed to cultivate profitable investments and deepen business ties between the two nations, underscoring the prospective gains for both sides.
