ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and China signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to reports, Premier Li Qiang arrived at Noor Khan Airbase on four-day official visit. He was received with full honours, including floral welcome and 21-gun salute. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally greeted Chinese premier, and later hosted him at Prime Minister’s House for luncheon in his honour. Two leaders discussed wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, focusing on strengthening Pakistan-China strategic cooperative partnership. During meeting, both leaders expressed satisfaction with growing ties between two countries, which they described as rooted in “Mutual trust and shared principles.” 

Premier Li and Prime Minister Shehbaz stressed need for timely completion of ongoing projects, particularly those related to industrialisation, agricultural modernisation, information technology and science and technology.  After bilateral talks between delegations, Pakistan and China signed several MoUs across different sectors to enhance cooperation, especially in trade, infrastructure and development projects.