Chinese premiere to visit Pakistan for 3 days next month

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premiere Li Qiang is set to visit Pakistan for three days, beginning on October 14.

According to sources, the visit will be divided into two parts, with the premiere attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summits on October 15 and October 16 in Islamabad.

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During his visit, Li Qiang is expected to discuss Pakistan-China relations and other bilateral issues.

Diplomatic sources indicate that multiple agreements are likely to be signed between the two country during the visit.

This will be the first visit by a Chinese premiere to Pakistan in 11 years.

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Previously, the Chinese premiere met with the Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in June in Beijing, China. During the meeting, the two leaders talked about bolstering the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.

The Chinese premiere reaffirmed his country;s commitment in prioritising Pakistan in its diplomatic efforts, including cooperation though the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Li Qiang also pledged to to support Pakistan’s sovereignty and stability, while proposing collaboration in different sectors, including agriculture, and environmental protection.

The Chinese premiere stated that  there needed to be increased cooperation in countering terrorism. He urged Pakistan to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and projects.

Meanwhile, Shehbaz talked about China’s role in developing Pakistan. He retreated Pakistan’s full fledged support to China’s position on regional issues.

Sharif promised to continue the CPEC projects under the Belt and Road Imitative (BRI). He also talked about strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries in areas of culture and economics.

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Shehbaz assured the Chinese premiere that Pakistan would take “all necessary actions” tp protect Chinese personnel and interests in the region.

The meeting concluded with the two leaders signing several bilateral agreements that covered transportation, agriculture, and media,