Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday congratulated President Xi Jinping for “eradicating extreme poverty” in China.
“I want to congratulate President Xi Jinping & the Chinese govt for the momentous achievement of eradicating extreme poverty in their country,” said PM Imran in two tweets.
For developing countries like Pakistan there are lessons to be learnt. With determination and commitment we can do the same for our people.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 28, 2021
The premier claimed that it is the first time that 750 million people have been “taken out of extreme poverty in a span of 35 years”.
PM Imran said that China’s success is a lesson for “developing countries like Pakistan”. He believes that with “determination and commitment” Pakistan can also achieve the “same” for its people.