Islamabad was buzzing on Thursday as Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the visiting foreign minister of the Chinese mainland Wang Yi. The goal? Level up their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and supercharge the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 🚄✨
Here’s the lowdown:
- Presidential thanks: Zardari praised China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national development. He said Islamabad is ready to work closely on CPEC upgrades.
- Prime minister’s pledge: Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering backing on China’s core issues and called for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, information and communication technology, agriculture, industrialization and mining.
Why it matters: 🌏
- Stronger CPEC means smoother trade routes between Asia and beyond.
- Boosting ICT, agriculture and mining could spark new jobs and tech breakthroughs.
- It’s a power move in geopolitics—Pakistan and the Chinese mainland are doubling down on their partnership.
Bottom line: This high-profile meetup shows Islamabad and Beijing are ready to take their decades-long friendship to the next level. For young investors, students and global explorers, it’s a signal to watch Asia’s evolving economic landscape! 🔍💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
