Summary Pakistan views relations with China as enduring multi dimensional and deep rooted, PM Nawaz said.
KARACHI (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed the resolve to develop maritime sector to fully exploit the geo-strategic location of the country.
Addressing the induction ceremony of the first ever locally developed PNS Aslat frigate in Pakistan Navy in Karachi today‚ he said Pakistan is contributing effectively to fight the forces that are out to destabilize and destroy international borders.
Acknowledging the assistance of China in the development of PNS Aslat frigate‚ Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan and China share time tested relations that stretches back to 1950. He said Pakistan views relations with China as enduring multi dimensional and deep rooted which always stood the test of time. Pakistan relations with China form a pillar of the country's foreign policy.
Pakistan deeply values Chinese support and cooopperation in all domains.
He was confident that defense cooperation between the two countries will grow in the years to come and serve as a source of improving peace‚ stability and security in the region. The Prime Minister also acknowledged Chinese support in the development of Gwadar deep sea port saying this port will help open new vistas of growth and prosperity in the country.
He said this port will become game changer in respect of trade and economy of the region after the development of necessary rail and road infrastructure.
