PM likely to visit China next month

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif is likely to visit China from June 4 to 7 to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials.

According to sources, the visit is aimed at boosting business and strategic ties between the two friendly countries.

The prime minister is expected to discuss issues including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and phase II of the ML-1 project with the Chinese leadership.

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According to sources, federal ministers and other high-ranking officials will accompany PM Shehbaz during the tour in which several agreements are expected to be signed.

It is pertinent to mention here that the prime minister had already visited Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iran after assuming the office for the second time.