Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will extend full support to Chinese companies for the promotion and expansion of their businesses and further strengthen economic, trade, and technological ties between the two countries.

He was addressing a ceremony during his visit to the headquarters of leading Chinese technology company, IBI Corporation, in Beijing today.

During his address, he underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan-China economic and commercial cooperation, promoting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing institutional linkages between the business communities of the two countries. He noted that the deepening of such ties is a cornerstone of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

The Prime Minister assured the company of all possible facilitation for the growth of its business activities in Pakistan.

He stated that under CPEC phase two, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology are among Pakistan's four most important priority programmes that the government is pursuing on a fast-track basis.

Addressing the young participants  present in the ceremony, he described them as talented entrepreneurs and experts in their respective fields, adding that government of Pakistan  is undertaking extensive measures to provide technical training and skills development opportunities to young people of Pakistan.

He said youth is our future and Pakistan-China cooperation would further strengthen through their close relations.

The Prime Minister further said that under CPEC phase two, vast investment opportunities exist in Special Economic Zones.

Inviting Chinese investors to visit the first Special Economic Zone near Port Qasim in Karachi, he said that the project spans over 6,000 acres and is a highly promising initiative where modern infrastructure and facilities will be provided.

Earlier, upon his arrival at IBI Corporation, the Prime Minister was received by Party Secretary of Fengtai District Beijing, Wang Shaofeng along with the President of IBI Mr Qian Xiaojun.

Over one hundred fifty companies and their representatives attended the thematic meeting about cross border industrial belt practices and further promoting China-Pakistan industrial collaboration.