PM to embark on maiden China visit tomorrow

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 05 Jan 2023

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Beijing tomorrow (Tuesday) on a two-day official visit to China to hold talks with Chinese leadership to further strengthen bilateral relationships and cooperation in diverse sectors.

A high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be accompanying the Prime Minister during this visit.

The Prime Minister’s visit represents the continuity of frequent leadership-level exchanges between Pakistan and China.

Shehbaz Sharif will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold delegation-level talks with Premier Li Keqiang.

The two sides will review the All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership and exchange views on regional and global developments.

The visit is also expected to advance the wide-ranging bilateral cooperation agenda with the conclusion of a number of MoUs/Agreements in diverse areas.