During his five-day official visit to China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation received a detailed briefing on the preservation and restoration of historical heritage and the promotion of tourism.
The prime minister toured various sections of the museum, admiring the ancient Chinese statues and the craftsmanship of Chinese artisans. “Great nations protect and take care of their historical assets like the Chinese do,” he stated, praising the skill of Chinese craftsmen from as early as 200 BC.
Prime Minister Shehbaz commended the Chinese government’s efforts in preserving and restoring historical sites, and noted Pakistan’s own wealth of historical and cultural heritage. He expressed the government’s commitment to restoring and promoting Pakistan’s historical sites as tourist destinations.
Additionally, he expressed gratitude to President Xi for the invitation to visit the museum. The prime minister was accompanied by several federal ministers, including Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ataullah Tarar, Dr. Musadik Malik, Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, and Rana Tanveer Hussain.
