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.