Warm welcome awaits Chinese Premier on arrival in Pakistan

A warm welcome awaits the Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiang, when he arrives in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day official visit for talks on bilateral and regional matters.

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.

On the second day of his visit‚ President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mian Nawaz Sharif will call on Mr. Li Keqiang.

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.

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.

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

Meanwhile‚ President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the Senate to meet at the Parliament House in Islamabad on 23rd of May at 10:00 am., for the address of the Chinese Premier.

The Presidential Spokesman Farhatullah Babar said the Senate session will be addressed by the visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and it will be prorogued after the address by the Chinese Premier.

It may be mentioned here that it will be the first visit of  Li Keqiang to Pakistan after assuming the office. The visit takes place immediately after the general elections in Pakistan in which PML-N has emerged as single largest party.

The visit will provide an opportunity to Premier Li to meet new leadership in Pakistan and discuss ways to further strengthen and deepen bilateral ties in various fields. The visit will give new impetus to strategic relations of the two countries.

Deep rooted relationship with China is cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and both the countries have identical policies and views on major international and regional issues.

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