ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, China on Saturday, marking the beginning of his four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and China.
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The Prime Minister was received at Xiaoshan International Airport by Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province Xu Wenguang, China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi.
High-Level Engagements in Hangzhou
During his stay in Hangzhou, PM Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Zhejiang Party Secretary Wang Hao. He will also participate in a business forum focused on promoting cooperation between Pakistani and Chinese companies under Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Prime Minister is expected to witness the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the forum.
Focus on Economic Cooperation
PM Shehbaz will also meet chief executive officers of leading Chinese companies and visit the headquarters of Alibaba Group. These engagements are expected to open new avenues for investment, technology transfer, and industrial collaboration between the two countries.
The visit comes as Pakistan and China celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.