A high-level delegation led by Chinese Communist Party (Hubei) Provincial Commission on Discipline Inspection Secretary Houchangan called on the Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif here today. Matters related to mutual interest, CPEC projects, promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields were discussed in the meeting.
Houchangan said that Shehbaz Sharif has brought economic stability in Punjab, and his revolutionary initiatives for the progress of his people, as well as zero tolerance policy against corruption, are highly regarded by the people of China. He said that the credit of promoting transparency in the province and unusual development in Punjab undoubtedly goes to the executive aptitudes of Shehbaz Sharif.
Houchangan invited the chief minister to visit Hubei, China. He said the investors of Hubei are interested in investing in Pakistan, particularly Punjab, under CPEC.
Shehbaz Sharif, at this occasion, said that Pakistan and China cherish the resilient bond of friendship which has been fortified through CPEC, and high-speed progress to execute this project has left the whole world surprised.
The CM said that Punjab government has adopted zero tolerance policy against corruption and had taken across the board action against corrupt people. He said that transparent policies of the government have been acknowledged internationally and “we will promote relations between Hubei and Punjab.” A joint committee of both provinces was established during a meeting which will review elevation of bilateral relations.
Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Rana Mashhood Ahmed, Mansha Ullah Butt, Begum Zakia Shahnawaz, Khawaja Imran Nazir, Jehangir Khanzada, MNA Pervaiz Malik, Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan, and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.
