Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged deeper cooperation during high-stakes talks in Beijing on Tuesday, signaling a new chapter for the 'ironclad' friendship between the two nations. 💼
The leaders discussed expanding collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with Xi emphasizing 'mutual development' as key to regional stability. Sharif praised China's role in supporting Pakistan's infrastructure and energy projects, calling it a 'model of South-South cooperation.'
🌐 Key focus areas included:
Digital economy partnerships for tech-savvy youth
Renewable energy initiatives aligning with climate goals
Enhanced security coordination against regional threats
Cultural exchanges also took center stage, with plans to boost tourism and student mobility between the countries. Xi highlighted the importance of 'people-to-people bonds' in building lasting partnerships.
