On the National Day of China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent wishes to President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and the Chinese people.
He said in a series of tweets that the peaceful ascent of China to become the second-largest economy and the world’s dominant power is a source of stability in a world that is constantly changing.
According to the prime minister, China represents a promise of hope for the developing world, which is dealing with numerous issues involving the environment, economics, food, and energy.
He said the Chinese template of inter-state relations prioritizes cooperation over confrontation and is the governing principle in formation of a Community of Common Destiny.
The Prime Minister said he is deeply touched by the Chinese adherence to remarkable work ethic and national discipline. He said this explains how China has been able to lift 800 million people out of acute poverty.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan can also lift itself out of crises by focusing more on work.
