The prime minister would also hold meetings with several heads of state, corporate and business leaders. PHOTO: FILE
PM Imran will attend the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. The forum will be inaugurated by President Xi on 26 April.
Belt and Road 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. Leaders from 40 countries and delegations from over 100 countries, international organizations and corporate sector would participate in the event.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by a ministerial delegation. "The premier will deliver a keynote speech in the opening ceremony of the forum and participate in the Leaders’ Round Table." The prime minister would also hold meetings with several heads of state, corporate and business leaders.
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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. Pakistan and China will also sign several MoUs and agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.
Following the forum, the premier will attend Beijing International Horticulture Exhibition-2019 and address Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference in Beijing.
This will be the second visit of the Prime Minister to China. He had earlier paid a state visit to China in November last year.
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