Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Huawei Headquarters in Shenzhen on Wednesday, and met with Liang Hua, the Chairman of Huawei’s Board of Directors, during his visit to China.
The prime minister toured the company’s exhibition hall which displays cutting-edge technologies that can accelerate digital transformation. He was briefed on Huawei’s contributions in Pakistan over the past 26 years, supporting industrial digitalization and sustainable development through advanced ICT solutions and services.
The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Petroleum Minister Dr Musaddik Malik, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja.
During the meeting, Sharif and Liang discussed how Pakistan and Huawei can work together for the Digital Pakistan initiative, promoting connectivity, safe city upgrade, improving digital infrastructure, leverage the strengths of Pakistan’s youth, improving their digital skills, promoting the country’s economic and social development, and achieve green growth.
Sharif appreciated Huawei’s long-term contribution to Pakistan’s ICT infrastructure development and digital transformation and expressed support for the company in its cooperation with Pakistan.
Paving the way for building a Digital Pakistan, Liang said Huawei would like to contribute to Pakistan’s ambitions to build the regional hub that links Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and also to create a digital China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “The CPEC has promoted the common development of the economies of China and Pakistan. I believe that with our joint efforts, the digital CPEC will also be prosperous,” he added.
During the talks, Sharif and Liang also emphasized the significance of local young talent cultivation. They shared insights on the ongoing digital transformation of Pakistan in various fields including e-government services, smart education, and smart healthcare.
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei has 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people worldwide.
Since it entered the Pakistan market in 1998, Huawei has worked with local customers and partners to promote the country’s digital transformation through projects for national ICT infrastructure. Huawei also cooperates with local universities to build laboratories and donates devices to educational institutions.
