While addressing the China-Pakistan Business Forum in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said China has adopted modern methods for progress and abandoned the outdated ones.

“We should forget the past and move forward. If we stay in the past, we will not be able to move forward,” he pointed.

The prime minister said Pakistan is taking effective measures to control corruption, adding Pakistani companies should present their products in a better way to the world.

He also congratulated China for organising a wonderful business conference, adding: “The efforts of our ambassador in organising the conference are commendable.”

He said, “I welcome all the representatives who came to the business conference. The Chinese city of Shenzhen has made progress in a short period of time.”

He added, “China’s development is an example for all of us to follow. Under the supervision of President Xi Jinping, China has become the second largest economy in the world.”

The prime minister urged the heads of Pakistani companies to adopt the Chinese model and said, “Today, China is exporting dairy and agricultural products to the whole world.”

He also told the forum that Pakistan has established a business council to facilitate business in Pakistan.