PM Abbasi, China’s Vice PM witness signing ceremony at PM House

Pakistan and China on Sunday signed different documents to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and infrastructure development.

The signing ceremony held at the PM House was witnessed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and China’s Vice Prime Minister Wang Yang after both the leaders held a one-on-one meeting.

Both the countries signed the Letters of Exchange for FATA Schools projects. The documents were signed by Economic Affairs Secretary Shahid Mehmood and China’s Vice Minister and Deputy International Trade Representative Yu Jianhua.

Both the countries signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Dostain Jamaldini, COPHC Chairman Zhang Baozhong and Sino Truck Group Chairman Ma Chunji signed the documents.

Chinese Vice PM Wang Yang along with a high powered delegation arrived here on a two-day official visit. At the airport, he was warmly received by the high officials. Vice Premier Wang Yang is undertaking the visit to Pakistan on the directions of President Xi Jinping as a special gesture to participate in the Independence Day celebrations.

During his visit, the vice premier will attend the flag-hoisting ceremony today (August 14) as a special guest and call on President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Abbasi. He will also participate in the inauguration ceremony of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and witness the signing of bilateral agreements.