PM Shehbaz Tours Iconic Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi’an
— June 9, 2024
XI’AN (AIA) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with a Pakistani delegation, visited the historic Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi’an on Saturday. The visit was part of an invitation extended by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Prime Minister to visit the museum in his hometown, Xi’an.
During the visit, the PM and his delegation received a briefing on the preservation and restoration of historical heritage and the promotion of tourism. PM Shehbaz, who is on a five-day official visit to China, toured various sections of the museum and praised the magnificence of ancient Chinese heritage and the craftsmanship of Chinese artisans.
“Great nations protect and take care of their historical assets like the Chinese do,” he said, admiring the skill of the Chinese craftsmen of 200 BC. The Prime Minister also appreciated the Chinese government’s efforts in preserving and restoring the historical site, noting that Pakistan too is rich in historical and cultural heritage. He mentioned that the Pakistani government is also committed to restoring and promoting its own historical sites as tourist destinations.
He expressed his gratitude to President Xi for the invitation to visit the museum. Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ataullah Tarar, Dr. Musadik Malik, Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, and Rana Tanveer Hussain accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit.