Pakistan‚ China to sign MoUs during Chinese premier’s visit

Pakistan and China would sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in various fields during the forthcoming visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary said at the weekly news briefing in Islamabad that details of these MoUs are being worked out.

He said that a warm welcome awaits the Chinese Prime Minister when he arrives in Islamabad on May 22.

President Asif Ali Zardari will host a luncheon for the distinguished guest.

The Chinese Prime Minister will also hold wide ranging talks with President Zardari and Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso‚ which will be followed by a joint stakeout. The Prime Minister will also host a banquet for his Chinese counterpart.

The Chinese Prime Minister will also meet leader of political parties, the spokesman said.

On the second day of his visit‚ the President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Nawaz Sharif will call on Mr. Li Keqiang.  Mr Shriaf’s party has won the May 11 elections and he will lead Pakistan.

The Chinese Prime Minister will hold a joint meeting with Chairman Senate and Speaker National Assembly.

He will visit Pak-China Friendship Centre and plant a sapling at Shakarparian in Islamabad.

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