PM Imran to visit China on November 2: FO
Spokesperson Dr Faisal said the prime minister will also sign a number of agreements.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay his first official visit to China from November 2-5 at the invitation of the Chinese leadership and discuss whole range of bilateral issues besides inking a number of agreements, the Foreign Office announced Thursday.
During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and review the entire range of bilateral relations which have enjoyed a long history of mutual trust and mutual support, spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said.
He said this will be the first official visit of the prime minister to China after assuming office in August 2018, adding that Imran Khan be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
“The visit signifies the closeness and traditional warmth which characterises Pakistan-China all weather strategic cooperative partnership. Both sides will sign several agreement/MoUs in diverse fields.
“After his visit to Beijing, the prime minister will visit Shanghai to participate in First China International Import Expo in Shanghai, where Pakistan is exhibiting a wide range of export products. The prime minister will be a key note speaker at the inauguration of the expo. On the sidelines of Shanghai Forum, the premier will hold meetings with other world leaders. He will also hold meetings with leaders of Chinese financial and corporate sector.
“The traditionally close, cooperative and friendly ties between Pakistan and China are based on shared principles and mutual interests entailing close cooperation in diverse fields. Both countries maintain close and regular strategic communication for promotion of regional peace and stability and economic cooperation.
“Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit is expected to provide further impetus to enhancing the existing strategic ties between Pakistan and China and break new grounds for broadening the bilateral partnership,” he said.
