ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to continued cooperation with China to ensure the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

According to details, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met the prime minister in Islamabad. On this occasion, PM Shehbaz extended his best wishes to the Chinese president and premier. He also conveyed his goodwill for the Chinese leadership in connection with the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

PM Shehbaz discussed the ongoing consultations between the two countries concerning his scheduled visit to China in August.

The premier had also discussed efforts to operationalise the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and the Gwadar Port.

The two sides exchanged views on the regional situation, including the latest developments in the Iran-Israel conflict.

Zaidong stated that preparations for the prime minister’s visit to China in August have already begun.