PM Shehbaz, Chinese counterpart inaugurate Gwadar airport

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, virtually inaugurated the newly completed Gwadar International Airport, with the former terming it “a gift from China”.

Both prime ministers were at hands to unveil the plaque of Gwadar airport during the ceremony held at Prime Minister House. 

The ceremony was attended by members of the both delegations, ministers, military leadership and senior officials.

“The landmark achievement was all about time-tested friendship between the two countries,” PM Shehbaz.

The prime minister also thanked President Xi, the Chinese premier and the people of China for their generous gift in shape of Gwadar International Airport.

Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiqang congratulated the Pakistani nation and the government on behalf of the Chinese government and his people on the completion of Gwadar airport.

Islamabad, Beijing sign 13 MoUs

According to state-run TV, the two sides also signed 13 accords to boost bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors including security, education, agriculture, human resources development and science and technology.

They exchanged documents of the accords after PM Shehbaz and Chinese premier held the delegation-level talks wherein they discussed all aspects of Pakistan-China relations including economic and trade ties and cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Both countries exchanged the documents of a handing over certificate of Smart Classrooms project inked by Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.