ISLAMABAD:* The Foreign Office announced on Friday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official three-day visit to China from May 23 to 26 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic coordination between the two countries.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, during his weekly media briefing, said the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of the Chinese government. He added that the trip holds special significance as Pakistan and China are marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
According to the Foreign Office, the visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to reaffirm their longstanding strategic partnership and advance the shared vision of building a closer Pakistan-China community with a common future.
During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The leadership-level talks will focus on political, economic, and strategic cooperation, while also reviewing progress in bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of collaboration.
The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where he will chair the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference focusing on key sectors including information technology, telecommunications, energy storage, and agriculture.
In Beijing, he will also attend a reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
Officials said the visit is expected to enhance economic cooperation, encourage investment partnerships, and further strengthen the historic friendship between the two countries.