ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a four-day official visit to China from November 2-5, 2018, which signifies the closeness and traditional warmth which characterizes Pakistan-China all weather strategic cooperative partnership (Imran Khan’s visit to China).
The prime minister, on his first official visit to China after assuming the Office in August 2018, will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold meetings with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Premier Li Keqiang.
During the visit, the two sides will review the entire range of bilateral relations which have enjoyed a long history of mutual trust and mutual support.
The two sides will also sign several Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Cooperation in diverse fields.
Imran Khan’s visit to China expected to provide further impetus to enhancing Pak-China existing strategic ties
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 prime minister 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. Economic and industrial cooperation between Pakistan and China expanded significantly after the establishment of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The prime minister’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.
