Dar calls for further strengthening economic relations with China

Islamabad: Charge’d Affairs of China Ms Pang Chunxue called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday.

He greeted the Charge de Affairs for joining back after a break and extended good wishes to her.

The Finance Minister appreciated the deep rooted historical bilateral relations between Pakistan and China.

Commending the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts, Ishaq Dar also highlighted the need to deepen bilateral relations further in economic, trade, and financial sectors.

He also updated the Charge de Affairs about the progress on talks with IMF on completion of 9th review. He further apprised her about the positive response of the various sectors of the economy on the Budget 2023-24, presented by the incumbent government despite difficult economic circumstances.

Ms Pang Chunxue reciprocated the sentiments and acknowledged the friendly relations between the two countries. She also assured of continuous support from Chinese Government to the people of Pakistan.

The two sides discussed various avenues, available to both countries in order to enhance the existing cooperation to unprecedented levels.

Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to Ms Pang Chunxue for the support and cooperation Pakistan has been receiving from the leadership in Beijing.