In a significant development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will embark on a three-day official visit to Pakistan.
According to diplomatic sources, Premier Li will arrive in Islamabad on October 14 for a bilateral visit, followed by his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on October 15 and 16. This will be the first visit by a Chinese Premier in 11 years, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries. During his visit, Premier Li is expected to hold talks with Pakistani leadership on various aspects of Pakistan-China relations, including trade, economy, and security.
Diplomatic sources suggest that several agreements are likely to be signed during the visit, further strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership.
The visit is seen as a testament to the strong bonds between the two nations and is expected to usher in a new era of cooperation and collaboration.
Li Qiang’s three-day visit will be divided into two phases, sources said. He is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on October 14 for a bilateral visit. During this phase, discussions will focus on various aspects of Pakistan-China relations, including economic cooperation, defense ties, and regional stability.
The second part of the Chinese premier’s visit will commence on October 15, where he will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit hosted by Pakistan. The SCO Heads of Government meeting, scheduled from October 15 to 16, will bring together leaders from member states to discuss regional security, economic collaboration, and multilateral cooperation.
Diplomatic sources indicate that several agreements are expected to be signed during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit, further cementing the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The visit underscores the importance of Pakistan in China’s regional diplomacy and reflects the enduring nature of the two countries’ relationship.
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit hosted by Pakistan, there would be ministerial meetings and multiple rounds of senior officials meetings to concentrate on fostering cooperation in finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs and humanitarian efforts among SCO member countries.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior cabinet members had attended the last SCO summit held in Kazakhstan. He with his entourage had visited Kazakhstan for the SCO Council of Heads of State and SCO Plus Summits in Kazakhstan and also Tajikistan for a bilateral visit.
During the SCO Summit in Astana, the prime minister also participated in the inaugural Pakistan-Azerbaijan-Turkey Trilateral Summit.
In Dushanbe, the focus of his meetings was enhancing comprehensive cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
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