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Chinese premier Li Quang lands in Islamabad for historic SCO summit

Tamseela Akhtar

Oct 14, 2024 — 1 min read

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang landed in Islamabad on an Air China flight on Monday for a historic visit, marking the first visit of a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years.

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.

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