ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay his first four-day official visit to China from November 2 at the invitation of Chinese leadership.
The Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said that prime minister during his visit to China will discuss the bilateral ties besides inking a number of agreements.
The Foreign Office in a statement said that during the visit, PM 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.
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 agreements in diverse fields.
“After his visit to Beijing, the prime minister will visit Shanghai to participate in First China International Import Expo (FCIIE) 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.