Pakistan and China have cemented their all-weather alliance with the signing of the Joint Action Plan 2024-2029, launching CPEC 2.0 and unlocking collaboration across key sectors—from infrastructure to IT.
In a significant step to deepen bilateral ties, Pakistan and China officially endorsed the Joint Action Plan 2024-2029, reaffirming their “iron-clad, all-weather” strategic partnership following a prior consensus reached during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif The Express TribuneApp.
During a cordial meeting in Beijing, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to Chinese leadership for their steadfast support of Pakistan’s sovereignty and socio-economic progress. The dialogue also followed China’s successful hosting of the SCO Summit in Tianjin and celebrated the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance and the World Anti-Fascist War The Express TribuneApp.
The agreement paves the way for an accelerated rollout of CPEC 2.0, emphasizing five new development corridors. The prime minister underscored the need to fast-track key infrastructure initiatives: the ML-1 railway, realignment of the Karakoram Highway, and the full activation of Gwadar Port The Express TribuneAaj English TVDaily Times.
Highlighting economic opportunities, PM Shehbaz pointed to robust potential for business-to-business cooperation. Over 300 Pakistani and 500 Chinese companies attended a B2B investment conference, drawing attention to priority areas like agriculture, mining, textiles, industry, and IT The Express TribuneAppAaj English TV.
The talks culminated with a series of MoUs across sectors—including science and technology, media, and agriculture—and a luncheon hosted by Premier Li Qiang Joint Action Plan AppAaj English TVDaily Times.
The Joint Action Plan 2024-2029 paves the way for deeper economic, strategic, and infrastructural cooperation between Pakistan and China.
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