ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Awan-e-Sadr and both the leaders discussed national and international issues.

The prime minister informed the president about his foreign visits and government decisions on national affairs.

Both the leaders expressed satisfaction on government's efforts for bringing improvement in standard of life of the people and report of international organizations regarding national economy and reduction in corruption.

The president said the government's policies towards stability in national economy were heading in the right direction, adding, the economic team headed by the prime minister were playing remarkable role for betterment of the economy which were also appreciated at the international level.

Both the leaders also expressed satisfaction over improvement in Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Both the leaders expressed the resolve that operation against extremism and terrorism would continue till its complete eradication.

The president and prime minister agreed that the government's policy to further bring improvement in education and health facilities would continue and would not divert its attention from development agenda.

They said the government would fully ensure just and transparent use of the government exchequer in development process and corruption would not be tolerated at any level.

Both the leaders also reviewed progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project and expressed satisfaction on it.

They said this project of national interest would not only be proved beneficial for Pakistan but for the entire region.

Both the leaders expressed the resolve that CPEC project would provide equal benefits to all the provinces and areas.

Both the leaders stressed for unity and solidarity to overcome the problems confronted the country and to put Pakistan on the path of progress and prosperity.

-APP