(24News) Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Pakistan today on a three-day official visit, the first by any Chinese premier in 11 years, to address the changing geopolitical situation and challenges to Chinese President Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative. To give new impetus to bilateral cooperation.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang arrived in Islamabad along with his delegation for attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting and visiting Pakistan, where the children presented him with a bouquet.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials welcomed the Chinese Prime Minister at Noor Khan Air Base.
The Chinese Prime Minister was given a 21-gun salute on his arrival in Pakistan and a guard of honor was also presented.
The Chinese Prime Minister is expected to meet President Zardari today and will also hold meetings with other dignitaries while the distinguished guest will also virtually inaugurate the Gwadar International Airport.
It should be noted that the visit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization is going to be held in Islamabad on October 15 and 16 in which top officials including the Prime Ministers of different countries will participate.
According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office of Pakistan, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang is visiting on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. will be
The delegation will include China International Development Corporation Agency and other senior officials, CPEC, economic cooperation and bilateral trade will be discussed between Li Qiang and Shehbaz Sharif at the delegation level. Regional and global situation will also be discussed in the meeting.
Chinese Prime Minister will also meet President Asif Ali Zardari, parliamentary leaders and senior military leadership, Li Qiang will also attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization conference.
According to officials, the agenda of the visit is wide-ranging and will focus on expanding cooperation and launching the next phase of CPEC. Power sector debt review is also on Pakistan’s agenda.
Sources say that no major progress is likely to be made during this visit, the security of Chinese nationals working on CPEC and other projects will remain at the top of the agenda. can give
The delegations of India, China, Russia, Iran, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached Islamabad to participate in the SCO conference. In this regard, strict security arrangements have been made in the federal capital.
Troops of Pakistan Army have been deployed in Islamabad city while metro bus service will remain closed today from October 14 to October 17.
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