Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sadness over the passing away of China’s former Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and former Vice Premier, Wu Bangguo.

In a post on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif said Wu Bangguo was an outstanding leader of the CPC and a true friend of Pakistan, who made a profound contribution in strengthening China-Pakistan bilateral cooperation.

The Prime Minister said Wu Bangguo’s visit to Pakistan in 2006 remains a significant milestone.

Shehbaz Sharif said our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of China in this difficult moment.