Hamza Shahbaz calls on Vice Minister and Deputy Director General of CPC

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-N delegation of parliamentarian led by Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, MNA called on Chen Fengxiang Vice Minister of CPC for South Asia and Madam Rao Huihua Deputy Director General of CPC in Beijing today.

During meetings with senior leadership of CPC, areas of mutual cooperation were discussed and it was agreed that party to party contact and cooperation would be increased between PML-N and CPC so that both parties can learn from their experiences and work for a better future of the people of their countries.

H.E Chen Fengxiang stated that an MOU had already been signed between PML-N and CPC during one of the previous visits of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and CPC is very keen to help build capacity of PML-N with regard to sustainable party structure.

Both sides expressed the desire to deepen party to party exchanges and contact in order to build a stronger bond between the two parties. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif mentioned that Pak-China friendship is an unwavering one and China is an all weather friend of Pakistan.

Discussion was held regarding various projects which are being executed in Pakistan with Chinese collaboration especially those in the energy sector such as Nandipur power project. Discussion regarding Pak-China Economic Corridor, Lahore Karachi Motorway, Sahiwal Coal Power Project, prospects of iron ore mining and various other projects was also held.

H.E Chen Fengxiang stated that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is a visionary statesman and a great leader who is sincerely making efforts for the better future of the people of his country. He also mentioned his meeting with Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in 2009 and praised his good governance in Punjab.