PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23 to 26, says FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China officially from May 23 to 26, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi. The trip comes at the invitation of the Chinese government. During his visit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet with top Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. He will also preside over a Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Conference and attend an official reception in Beijing. The Foreign Office spokesperson highlighted that the visit aims to further strengthen the strategic ties between Pakistan and China. It will serve as a platform to review and expand cooperation across political, economic, and strategic areas. Andrabi emphasized that the two countries recently celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations and have consistently supported each other through challenging times. He noted that the partnership now extends beyond diplomacy, encompassing trade, industry, education, and cultural exchanges. The visit is expected to reaffirm Pakistan and China’s enduring friendship and their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.