Pakistan and China Eye Deeper Development Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026)
Pakistan and China Discuss Expanding Practical Cooperation
Pakistan and China here on Tuesday explored avenues to deepen their development partnership, focusing on practical cooperation through material assistance, construction projects, technology transfer, and capacity building.
This discussion took place during a meeting between Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Industries, and Production, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, and a high-level delegation from the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE).
Led by Ms. Li Shuyin, Deputy Director General of CICETE under the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese delegation also included Additional Secretary (Trade Diplomacy), Nasir Hamid, and representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed China's development cooperation efforts in Pakistan and exchanged insights on ongoing and prospective initiatives aligned with Pakistan's development agenda. The Chinese delegation praised Pakistan's government and relevant institutions for their support in implementing development projects.
Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan welcomed CICETE's long-standing engagement with Pakistan, highlighting its contributions to community-focused development projects, especially in Balochistan. He noted that CICETE's initiatives have strengthened the practical aspect of Pakistan-China relations.
The discussion covered material assistance and construction projects, along with opportunities for leveraging Chinese expertise, technology, and resources in areas consistent with Pakistan's development priorities. Afzal Khan emphasized the significance of sustained institutional collaboration to ensure timely project implementation, capacity building, and the identification of new areas of mutual interest.
He expressed gratitude to CICETE and China for their role in strengthening development-oriented cooperation within the broader framework of the Pakistan-China strategic partnership. The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to advance practical and mutually beneficial development engagement and reiterating their commitment to exploring new avenues of cooperation.