Chinese premier arrives in Islamabad to attend SCO summit

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Islamabad today around noon to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the first visit by a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally welcomed his Chinese counterpart at the airport.

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Prime Minister Li Qiang will now proceed to the Prime Minister’s House, where he will be honoured with a ceremonial guard of honour.

High-level meetings between the two leaders will follow, along with delegation-level discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation.

Both Prime Ministers will also participate in a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding that will expand China-Pakistan cooperation, with a special focus on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) phase 2 and other key projects.

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Additionally, the virtual inauguration of Gwadar International Airport is set to take place during the visit of the Chinese premier.