Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a visit by a high-level team of the Chinese International Development Cooperation Agency, headed by Luo Zhaohui, the agency’s chairman, in Islamabad. Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, was present at the meeting as well.

Together with a Letter of Exchange regarding the establishment of a First Aid Centre in Balochistan and Protocol on Cooperation in Human Resources Development under the Global Development Initiative, the Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of four Memorandums of Understanding focusing on Flood Rehabilitation, Information and Communication Technologies, Juncao Technology, and China-Pakistan Development Cooperation Planning 2024–2028.

As he welcomed the team, Prime Minister Shehbaz praised China’s unwavering support for Pakistan and stated that it is Pakistan’s most reliable ally. The prime minister praised CIDCA in particular for its crucial assistance during the 2022 floods as well as for its relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in Pakistan, acknowledging CIDCA’s critical role in supporting Pakistan’s economic development.

He stated that the advancement and prosperity of the peoples of the two nations, as well as Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, have been facilitated by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He thought that more industrial, scientific, and environmentally friendly development will come from CPEC Phase-II.

He continued by saying that CPEC-II offers the private sectors of both nations the chance to establish collaborative partnerships.

From Karachi Airport, the Iranian President departed for Iran. At Jinnah International Airport, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, and other high-ranking officials bid farewell to the Iranian president.

The Iranian president met with a number of high-ranking officials while in Pakistan, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Governor Balighur Rehman, Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh, Governor Maryam Nawaz of Punjab, Governor Asim Munir of the Army Staff, and CM Murad Ali Shah.

Prior to this, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering bilateral ties with Pakistan.

At a celebration held in his honor last night at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, he was speaking to a sizable crowd.

According to the president of Iran, both sides are thinking about working together to support political, economic, commercial, and public relations efforts for the growth and well-being of their respective populations.

Iran has advanced significantly in industry, research, and technology, according to Dr. Syed Ebrahim Raisi, and it is prepared to share its expertise with Pakistan.

The Iranian president reaffirmed his commitment to removing trade restrictions with Pakistan.

Raisi’s trip to Lahore
During his visit to Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum earlier in the day, Ebrahim Raisi emphasized his “special connection” to the Pakistani people.

Raisi and his delegation were welcomed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Iranian president expressed his desire to speak at a public event in Pakistan during his remarks at the event.

When paying his respects at Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore, Ebrahim Raisi stated, “I wanted to address a public rally in Pakistan but the conditions were such that it could not be made possible.”

At the airport, the Prime Minister was greeted by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Governor Kamran Khan Tessori.

The prime minister visited Mazar-e-Quaid shortly after arriving and placed a floral wreath and made an offering of Fateha. He recorded his impressions in the book as well.

The prime minister will meet with Sindh’s chief minister and governor during his day-long visit, during which time the province’s administrative issues and general political climate will be reviewed.

Along with this, PM Shehbaz Sharif will meet with a delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and notable figures in the business community.

The premier will solicit ideas for enhancing the nation’s economy from the business community during these discussions.