ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM Office on Thursday. The ambassador congratulated the prime minister on assuming the office of the prime minister of Pakistan. The Chinese ambassador conveyed the congratulatory message of the Chinese premiere to PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election. He said the Chinese leadership was happy to see the smooth transition in Pakistan and it would continue to support the government of Pakistan in the development and prosperity of Pakistan. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi thanked the ambassador and conveyed his good wishes for the Chinese leadership. The prime minister said that he would work to implement CPEC as it was being implemented, and he would personally supervise the speedy completion of all the projects under the CPEC. Beyond CPEC, our economic cooperation will further enhance, the PM said. The ambassador said that China was a close friend of Pakistan and both the countries had strategic partnership. During the last four years, the bilateral relationship has attained new heights; under your leadership, it will further strengthen, he said. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Pakistan will further prosper, the ambassador said. Published in Daily Times, August 4th 2017.