PM attends GDI meeting chaired by Chinese Premier in NY

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in a high-level meeting in New York on the Global Development Initiative, chaired by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. 

The session was held under the theme “Recommit to Our Original Aspirations, United to Build a Brighter Future for Development.” On this occasion, the Prime Minister also engaged in an informal conversation with Premier Li Qiang. Additionally, he met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who was present at the session.

The Prime Minister’s participation underscores the exemplary Pakistan-China friendship and the enduring strength of bilateral relations between the two countries. It is pertinent to mention that during his visit to China last month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had commended President Xi Jinping’s vision for the GDI, describing it as a pivotal step toward sustainable development at both regional and global levels. 

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif exchanged views with Republic of Austria Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker in German language and also pleasantly conversed in Arabic language with Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

During his separate meetings on the sidelines of 80th session of United Nations General Assembly, New York on Tuesday, the prime minister shared his views with the Austrian Chancellor about his visit to Austria during 1980s, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. 

In his conversation with the Kuwaiti crown prince, he also highlighted the longstanding friendship and partnership between Pakistan and Kuwait, ‘describing it as everlasting and enduring’.