ISLAMABAD, Oct. 14 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday that China is ready to work with Pakistan to accelerate the construction of major projects in areas such as railways, highways and ports.

Focusing on creating an "upgraded version" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China is willing to work with Pakistan to ensure the bilateral cooperation benefits the people more broadly, said Li.

Li made the remarks during talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.