PM Shehbaz to Visit China May 23-26 for Bilateral Talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, the Foreign Office confirmed on Friday, marking one of the most significant bilateral engagements between Islamabad and Beijing in recent months.
The visit is expected to cover a broad agenda including economic cooperation, progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, and strategic coordination on regional matters. Pakistan's Foreign Office confirmed the trip details to media, underscoring the importance Islamabad attaches to the relationship with its all-weather ally.
The visit comes at a critical juncture as Pakistan navigates economic stabilisation efforts and seeks to deepen trade and investment linkages with China. Beijing has remained one of Islamabad's most consequential partners in infrastructure financing and energy sector development.
Senior officials from both sides are expected to hold structured sessions, with the possibility of signing agreements or memoranda of understanding on key bilateral initiatives. The visit will also offer an opportunity for the two governments to align positions ahead of upcoming multilateral engagements.
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