Day: June 8, 2024

Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has invited the Chinese company LONGi Green Energy Technology to set up solar PV manufacturing plant in Pakistan. In a meeting with President of LONGi Green Energy Company, Zhenguo Li, the Minister briefed him about the solar potential in Pakistan and said that the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix is rapidly increasing. Zhenguo Li assured his full support to promote solar energy in Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says high-quality development of Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will help it evolve into a world-class port city with opportunities maritime trade. In an interview with Xinhua, he said Gwadar Port presents significant opportunities for maritime trade in the region, including giving access to landlocked Afghanistan. Ahsan Iqbal said opportunities to invest in Gwadar are available to all countries to collaborate with Pakistan and China and enjoy the fruits of CPEC. After completing early harvest projects in the first phase of CPEC, the minister said, the forthcoming phase will unlock significant opportunities for Pakistan, enhancing livelihoods and socio-economic development. It will also connect Pakistan with cutting-edge technologies, driving an agricultural revolution and enhancing industrial growth to boost the country's industrial capabilities, helping Pakistan become a model of export-led growth. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral economic cooperation. The understanding was reached during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the margins of Extraordinary Meeting of D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Turkiye today. They also underscored the exemplary bilateral relations between Pakistan and Trkiye rooted in common faith, culture, and history. The Turkish Foreign Minister congratulated Ishaq Dar on Pakistan's election as a non-permanent member of UN Security Council. Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan's appreciation for Turkiye's support and its desire for working together to uphold international law and UN Charter. The two sides called for concerted international efforts to end Israeli aggression and genocide of Palestinian people. They emphasized two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East. Ishaq Dar commended Turkiye for taking the lead to convene the Extraordinary Me eting of D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss the dire situation in Gaza resulting from Israeli aggression since October last. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, met Party Secretary of Shaanxi province Zhao Yide in Xi'an, China today and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including trade, technology, agricultural and cultural exchanges. The two sides reaffirmed commitment to further deepen Pakistan-China strategic cooperation, including through promotion of B2B linkages and cultural exchanges. They agreed to strengthen local and provincial level cooperative partnerships between Pakistan and China for mutual prosperity. Underscoring Xi'an's historical significance as a center of cultural and economic exchanges between the East and the West in the Ancient Silk Road, the Prime Minister emphasized continued collaboration between Pakistan and Shaanxi province in people-to-people exchanges particularly in the culture, tourism and education domains. He also underlined the need to leverage sister-city relationships of Xi'an with Lahore and Multan through practical cooperat ion at city-to-city level. The Prime Minister said CPEC is growing from strength to strength with a focus on high quality development in the second phase. The two sides agreed to strengthen economic cooperation through joint ventures in agriculture, bio-pharmaceuticals, automobile manufacturing, mining, chemicals and textiles sectors. Secretary Zhao briefed the Prime Minister on the historical significance of Shaanxi province and provided an overview of Shaanxi's economic and social development highlighting its status as one of the fastest growing regions of China. The Prime Minister said China's phenomenal development and support to the developing countries is an inspiration for Pakistan. He invited the state owned and private enterprises from Shaanxi province to benefit from the investor friendly policy framework and regulatory measures in Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif along with his delegation visited the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'an, China. During the visit, the Prime Minister and the delegation were briefed on the preservation and restoration of historical heritage and promotion of tourism. The Prime Minister visited various parts of the museum and appreciated the beauty of the ancient Chinese historical heritage and Chinese craftsmanship. In his remarks, he said great nations like China protect their historical heritage. He said the protection and restoration of this historical heritage by the Chinese government is worthy of emulation. Shehbaz Sharif said China has made its mark in every sector through its hard work. He thanked the Chinese President Xi Jinping for his invitation to visit the museum. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is rich in historical and cultural heritage. He expressed the commitment to restore the country's historical places and convert them into tourist spots. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed the commitment to continue strengthening their mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation and dialogue. The resolve was expressed during meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Acting Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Bagheri on the sidelines of Extraordinary Meeting of D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Trkiye today. They expressed satisfaction over the trajectory of bilateral relations marked by increased high-level exchanges in political, economic, defence and security and intelligence spheres. The two sides also discussed the ongoing Israeli bombardment and targeting of refugee camps in Rafah in the Gaza Strip. They called for urgent measures to bring an immediate end to Israeli aggression, its incessant crimes against humanity and violation of international humanitarian law. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to the people of Palestine and their right to self-determination. He recalled the successful visit of l ate President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan in April this year and the important understandings reached during the visit. He also commended the role played by President Raisi and late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in deepening Pak-Iran bilateral relations. The Acting Foreign Minister of Iran congratulated Ishaq Dar on Pakistan's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan's appreciation for Iran's support and desire for working together to uphold international law and the UN Charter. Source: Radio Pakistan