Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Shenzhen, China, marking the beginning of his official visit to the country. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including:
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
- Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
- Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal
- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
- Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musaddik Malik
- Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar
This visit aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and elevate their friendship to new heights. The delegation will engage in discussions to enhance business connectivity, promote peace, and further develop the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in its second phase.