In pictures: PM Imran Khan's Beijing visit

PM Imran will discuss the security situation in the disputed region of Kashmir as well as economic ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three-day official visit to Beijing commenced on Tuesday as he reached the Chinese capital to further bolster the strategic relationship between the two countries.

The premier is visiting Beijing on the invitation of Premier of the State Council of the Peoples’ Republic of China Li Keqiang. This is the PM’s third official tour of the neighbouring country since coming to power last year. He, along with army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li on Tuesday.

 

Prime Minister Imran Khan attends a welcome ceremony with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan reviews the honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan reviews the honour guard during a welcome ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan (R) walks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. PHOTO: AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan (R) walks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan attends a welcome ceremony with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guard members take part in a welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guard members in the welcoming ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guards preparing for the ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guard members arrive before a welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Imran Khan outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guard members during the ceremony. PHOTO: REUTERS

Honour guard members arrive before a welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Imran Khan outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan (3rd right) attends a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (2nd left) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a meeting. PHOTO: REUTERS