ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday unveiled the details of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s second visit to China since coming to power in August last year.
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Khan is visiting China from April 25 to 28 to attend the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, the FO said in a statement.
The forum will be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on 26 April.
During the visit, PM Khan will be accompanied by a ministerial delegation. “He will deliver a keynote speech in the opening ceremony of the forum and participate in the Leaders’ Round Table,” FO’s statement read.
The premier would also hold meetings with several top government officials and business leaders, it added.
In addition to participating in the Belt and Road Forum, the prime minister would also hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, as per the Foreign Ministry.
“Pakistan and China will also sign several MoUs and agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.”
Following the closing of forum, PM Khan will attend Beijing International Horticulture Exhibition-2019 and address Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference.
Belt and Road Forum provides a platform to countries participating in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for exchanging views and experiences on regional connectivity; policy synergy; socio-economic development and trade and commerce, the FO said, adding that leaders from 40 countries and delegations from over 100 countries, international organizations and corporate sector would participate in the event.
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