Islamabad( The COW News Digital)Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed on a historic visit to China to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Summit in Tianjin. The high-profile visit, made at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will also include bilateral engagements with top Chinese leadership and participation in commemorative events in Beijing.
Before his departure, the Prime Minister shared a message on social media platform X, noting that his trip will focus on strengthening Pakistan’s strategic ties with China and enhancing regional cooperation. He said he looks forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and other world leaders to advance Pakistan’s agenda of peace, prosperity, and multilateral cooperation.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and senior advisor Tariq Fatemi.
Key agenda at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Shehbaz will deliver an address at the SCO summit, highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace, connectivity, and socio-economic development. He is expected to underline the growing challenges posed by climate change and the urgent need for collective efforts to mitigate its impact, particularly in South Asia, where natural disasters are increasing in frequency.
Pakistan will also use the platform to reiterate its stance on strengthening multilateral ties and building cooperative frameworks with other regional powers for mutual security and prosperity.
Bilateral meetings in Beijing
Following the summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz will travel to Beijing to attend the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Fascism. On the sidelines, he will hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, focusing on expanding economic cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to chair the second Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Conference in China, aimed at encouraging Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan. He will meet with leading business executives to highlight Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies and invite greater participation in infrastructure, energy, and technology projects.
This visit underscores Pakistan’s deepening partnership with China, often described as an “all-weather strategic cooperative relationship.” Officials emphasize that Shehbaz Sharif’s engagements will not only strengthen bilateral ties but also enhance Pakistan’s role in regional diplomacy under the SCO framework.
