Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26 at the invitation of the Chinese government. This visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
High-Level Engagements Expected
The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold crucial meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. These discussions will focus on reviewing and expanding bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and strategic domains.
Focus on Economic and Trade Cooperation
Special emphasis will be placed on trade, investment, industrial cooperation, agricultural modernisation, information technology, and science & technology collaboration. The visit aims to take the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership to new heights.
Prime Minister Shehbaz will begin his visit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where he will chair the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Investment Conference. The conference will target key sectors including IT, telecom, energy, energy storage, and agriculture.
In Beijing, he will attend a special reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to mark the 75th anniversary celebrations.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi described the visit as highly significant, noting it will help reaffirm the strength of Pakistan-China friendship and advance the vision of building a closer community with a shared future.
The spokesperson highlighted that both nations have stood by each other through thick and thin for the past 75 years. Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951, and their partnership has grown into one of the most important relationships in the region, especially through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
While bilateral relations remain the primary focus, regional issues including Iran-US tensions may also come under discussion. The visit is expected to further strengthen political trust and expand practical cooperation between the two countries.