By Iftikhar Mashwani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, the Foreign Office confirmed on Friday.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the visit aims to further strengthen the long-standing “all-weather strategic partnership” between Pakistan and China. During the visit, the prime minister is expected to hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
According to the Foreign Office, discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, trade, information technology, science, and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also chair a Pakistan-China business conference and attend a reception in Beijing.
The spokesperson highlighted that Pakistan and China continue to enjoy strong relations across multiple sectors, including trade, industry, education, and public engagement.
He noted that the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
Speaking on regional developments, the Foreign Office stated that Pakistan remains committed to peace in the Middle East and expressed concern over recent drone incidents reported in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The spokesperson stressed that targeting nuclear installations violates international law.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s stance on occupied Kashmir, condemning alleged human rights violations and paying tribute to those killed in the May 21 incident.
