Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a four-day visit to China from April 25-28 to attend the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, besides holding talks with Chinese leadership on issues of mutual interest for enhancing cooperation between the two countries. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal, the Prime Minister is undertaking the visit on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In addition to participating in the Belt and Road Forum, the Prime Minister would also hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, he said, adding Pakistan and China would also sign several MoUs and agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by a ministerial delegation, as sources said that both sides would also sign the second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which was recently concluded during the talks in Beijing.
Dr Faisal said the Prime Minister would deliver a keynote speech in the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum and also participate in the Leaders' Round Table. He would also hold meetings with several heads of state/government and corporate and business leaders.
Leaders from 40 countries and delegations from over 100 countries, international organisations and corporate sector would participate in the 2nd Belt and Road Forum to be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on April 26. The Forum provides a platform to countries participating in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for exchanging views and experiences on regional connectivity, policy synergy, socio-economic development and trade and commerce.