PM likely to leave for China on May 23

Our Correspondent May 10, 2026 Less than a minute read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a ceremony in Gilgit marking the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of several development projects. SCREENGRAB

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 25. During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, sources revealed.

The meetings are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewing ongoing strategic engagements between the two countries.

The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, and PM Shehbaz is also expected to participate in commemorative events marking the occasion.