PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chinese Vice Premier shake hands during the latter's visit to Pakistan 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Sunday signed a number of documents to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and infrastructure development.

The documents were signed at the PM House in a ceremony during the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang here.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chinese Vice Premier after both the leaders held one-on-one meeting.

Both the countries signed the Letters of Exchange for FATA Schools projects.

The documents were signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Division Shahid Mehmood and Vice Minister and Deputy International Trade Representative of China Yu Jianhua.

The two countries also signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Dostain Khan Jamaldini, Chairman COPHC Zhang Baozhong and Chairman Sino Truck Group Ma Chunji signed the documents.

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Speaking on the occasion, PM Abbasi said Pakistan and China are all-weather friends and strategic partners.

He said Pakistan-China bilateral ties are time tested and the relationship between the two countries has attained new heights after CPEC, which is a game changer for the region and beyond.

Vice Premier Wang Yang congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan's 70th anniversary celebrations and stressed that his visit demonstrated the close strategic relations between the two countries and China's strong support for Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also hosted a dinner in honour of the Chinese Vice Premier and members of the visiting delegation.