Premier to meet Zhejiang party secretary, attend CPEC Phase-II business forum, sign MoUs before heading to Beijing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Hangzhou on Saturday in the first phase of his four-day visit to China. the Government of Pakistan's official X account stated.
Upon his arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, PM Shehbaz was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong,. Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi.
Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the premier on his visit.
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف اپنے چار روزہ دورہء چین کے پہلے مرحلے میں ہانگژو پہنچ گئے ہیں.شیاؤ شین ائیرپورٹ ہانگژو پہنچنے پر نائب گورنر ژجیانگ شو وینگوانگ (Xu Wenguang)، چین کے پاکستان میں سفیر جیانگ زائیڈونگ اور پاکستان کے چین میں سفیر خلیل ہاشمی نے وزیرِ اعظم کا استقبال کیا.…pic.twitter.com/dAEW079sve
According to the government's post, while in Hangzhou, PM Shehbaz will meet Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province Wang Hao, participate in a business forum held to promote cooperation between Pakistani. Chinese companies under CPEC Phase-II, and attend the ceremony for the exchange of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs).
Further, the premier will hold meetings with the CEOs of prominent Chinese companies. will visit the headquarters of Alibaba, participating in the signing ceremony of MoUs on cooperation.
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Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced the prime minister's departure for China in an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. economic cooperation.
لاہور: 23 مئی 2026.وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف اپنے چار روزہ دورہء چین کے پہلے مرحلے میں ہانگژو روانہ.نائب وزیرِ اعظم و وزیرِ خارجہ سینیٹر محمد اسحاق ڈار، وزیرِ منصوبہ بندی احسن اقبال، وزیرِ اطلاعات و نشریات عطاء اللہ تارڑ، وزیر آئی ٹی شزہ فاطمہ خواجہ اور معاون خصوصی طارق…pic.twitter.com/owAuHidew0
According to the MOFA, after concluding his engagements in Hangzhou, the prime minister will depart for Beijing, where he would hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Premier Li Qiang.
"While in the capital, PM Shehbaz will participate in an event marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan. China," MOFA stated.
The ministry added that in Beijing, too, the premier would hold a meeting with heads of prominent Chinese companies. He would also visit the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).
"The prime minister's visit to China will add new dimensions to Pakistan-China relations, particularly including enhanced cooperation with Pakistani. Chinese companies under CPEC Phase-II," MOFA stated.
Last month,President Asif Ali Zardari also completed a five-day visit to China, during which both countries signed multiple MoUs aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in desalination, agricultural technology,. the tea industry. This move is expected to boost investment, technology transfer, and economic ties between the two countries.
The first MoU was concluded between the Government of Sindh. Lucion Environmental Technology Group for collaboration on a seawater desalination project in Karachi. The project aims to enhance the city's water supply by making seawater usable through modern technology.
The second MoU focused on cooperation in agricultural technology. Sharjeel Inam Memon signed it on behalf of the Sindh government. Chen Zhixin, chairman of Longping High-Tech Information Company, signed for the Chinese side.
The third MoU, relating to the tea sector, was signed between MESKAY & FEMTEE Trading Company, Hunan Tea Group. Jiaolong International Technology in Hainan.
Earlier in January,Pakistan. China agreed to align their development strategiesand build an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0, during wide-ranging talks in Beijing that also covered political ties, security cooperation and regional and international issues.
As part of their economic engagement, Pakistan. China agreed to develop an upgraded CPEC, a pioneering project of the Belt and Road Initiative. The two sides said the new phase would focus on the key sectors of industry, agriculture. mining, promote the building and operation of Gwadar Port, ensure the smooth passage of the Karakoram Highway, and enhance Pakistan’s capacity for sustainable development.
They also agreed to deepen cooperation in trade. investment, information technology, science and technology, cybersecurity, technical and vocational training and education, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
The two sides stated that the year-round opening of the Khunjerab Pass would facilitate two-way trade. further strengthen people-to-people contacts. They also welcomed third-party participation in CPEC cooperation in accordance with the modalities agreed by both countries.
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