Prime Minister Shehbaz says joint ventures between Pakistan and China in the fields of mines and minerals, information technology, export zones, industrial zones, and relocation of industry from China will further strengthen Pakistan's economy.

He was talking to a high-level Chinese delegation in Islamabad today.

Shehbaz Sharif said enhanced Pakistan-China cooperation will help strengthen bilateral arrangements regarding investments, industry, agriculture, Special Economic Zones, and agriculture sectors.

He said Pakistan can enhance its agricultural export to China by making them more competitive and quality oriented as per needs of the Chinese market.

The Prime Minister further apprised the delegation of Federal Cabinet's decision, exempting Chinese citizens from visa fee with effect from 14th of this month.

Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Chinese citizens in Besham, a few months ago, he assured to provide foolproof security to Chinese nationals in Pakistan.