By Wang Kai

SHENZHEN, Jun. 5 (China Economic Net) – “Shenzhen’s modernization offers Pakistan lessons to copy and emulate. A few decades ago, Shenzhen was a small fishing village, but today, with a population of 17 million people, it has created a GDP of around USD 500 billion”, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said at the Pakistan China Business Conference held today in Shenzhen.

“The Shenzhen speed is remarkable achievement. Going back to Pakistan, it’s enough for us to learn from”, he said.

Going through the history of China, he attributed China’s dynamic economic advancement to the “solidarity” of Chinese people, their “untiring efforts” and “forward-going visons” of the leadership.

He also highlighted China’s achievements in erasing corruption, poverty alleviation, and youth empowerment.

Referring to the ensuing B2B session of the conference, which provides opportunities “of unprecedented scale” for bilateral companies in ICT, EV, solar, textile, steel, agriculture, etc. to explore chances of cooperation, he urged Pakistani companies to sit down with Chinese counterparts and find out how to attract China’s industries to Pakistan.

“Pakistan’s mining sector is worth USD 10 trillion, but for now only USD 30 million is availed. Today is the moment for you to capture”, he said, adding that support will be provided like never before for mutual benefit.

He also extolled China’s commitment to bringing peace to the world. Hailing China’s role as a friend, neighbor, and close partner of Pakistan through thick and thin, he pledged to spare no effort in protecting the lives of Chinese brothers and sisters in Pakistan.