BEIJING (TDI): Chinese Premier Li Qiang four-day trip to Pakistan from October 14 to 17 will further enhance the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday.
The trip, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, aims to enhance collaboration across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
During a regular briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the significance of this visit, stating that it would foster deeper ties and promote regional peace, development, and prosperity.
“China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners,” Mao noted, highlighting that their relationship has proven resilient over time.
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This visit marks Premier Li’s first trip to Pakistan since assuming office, and it reflects a robust exchange of visits at the head-of-government level over the past year.
It follows Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to China in June, during which both leaders worked to advance key agreements and sustain positive momentum in bilateral relations.
In addition to discussions on enhancing traditional friendship and strategic communication, Premier Li will participate in the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad. This platform is expected to facilitate further dialogue on regional cooperation and security.
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As the two nations continue to collaborate, the visit serves as a pivotal moment in their enduring partnership, signaling a shared commitment to building a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era.
