“Chinese Premier Li Qiang Arrives in Islamabad for Landmark SCO Summit Visit”
Liagat Ansari:
Islamabad:Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Islamabad on Monday aboard an Air China flight, making a landmark visit to Pakistan, the first by a Chinese head of government in over a decade. This visit coincides with the highly anticipated SCO Summit, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally received his Chinese counterpart at the airport, underscoring the significance of this high-level diplomatic engagement.
After a warm welcome, Prime Minister Li Qiang proceeded to the Prime Minister House, where a formal guard of honor was presented in his honor.
Both leaders are set to engage in one-on-one talks, followed by delegation-level meetings to strengthen bilateral ties.
A key highlight of the visit will be the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), including major agreements under CPEC-2 and other significant projects aimed at boosting economic and infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.
In addition, the much-anticipated Gwadar International Airport will be officially inaugurated during the ceremony, symbolizing the continued partnership and strategic collaboration between Pakistan and China.
