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PM Imran arrives in China on first official visit

November 02, 2018

BEIJING, Nov 02 (INP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday arrived in China on five-day official visit at the invitation of the Chinese leadership, the visit will further strengthen the bilateral ties, particularly in the economic field. Prime Minister Imran Khan has reached Beijing on his first official visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese leadership. China’s Minister for Transport Li Xiaopeng, Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing, and senior government officials received the Prime Minister at Beijing Airport. Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid was also present. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Minister for Planning Makhdoom Khusro Bukhtiar, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Industry and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood and Chief Minister of Balochistan, Jam Mir Kamal.This is the first visit of PM Imran Khan to China after assuming office. He would discuss whole range of bilateral issues besides inking a number of agreements in meeting with Chinese leadership. He will also attend China International Import Expo on November 5 in Shanghai. Prime Minister will participate in the opening ceremony of the CIIE, and deliver a keynote speech. The Prime Minister’s visit is aimed at reviewing the entire range of bilateral relations and to participate in First China International Import Expo in Shanghai.During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. The two sides will also sign several agreements and MoU of cooperation in diverse fields. INP/AJ