Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani says Chinese companies working in Pakistan are contributing positively in national economy of the country.

Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said Pakistan offers immense potential in trade, investment and joint ventures in various sectors.

He said Pakistan seeks to strengthen regional cooperation by fostering stronger economic ties with our partner nations.

The Chairman Senate said under the Phase two of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project, bilateral cooperation will further expand in agriculture, industrial growth and educational and cultural partnership.

He said China has shared its desire with Pakistan in achieving sustainable development goals.

Yousaf Raza Gilani stressed the need to enhance people to people contacts and cultural linkages besides strengthening economic ties for realizing the common goal of an integrated, peaceful and cooperative region.