ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Tianjin on an official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the SCO summit .
According to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the Prime Minister on this important visit.
During his stay, the Prime Minister will participate in the 25th SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting in Tianjin. He will also attend the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory over Fascism in World War II, which will be held in Beijing.
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In addition to attending these events, Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Discussions will focus on various aspects of Pakistan-China relations, including political, economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
The Prime Minister will also meet prominent Chinese entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade and economic linkages. He is expected to address a Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Investment Conference in Beijing, where ways to further boost investment collaboration between the two countries will be discussed.
Meanwhile, in a message posted on his official X account, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his eagerness to meet President Xi Jinping and other world leaders.
Departing on a historic visit to China! Will participate in the SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting in Tianjin and attend the 80th anniversary of the victory over Fascism in WWII in Beijing. I look forward to meeting H.E. President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to further… pic.twitter.com/lCD5ewH2pE
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 30, 2025
He said the visit aims to further strengthen Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with China, described as an “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership,” and deepen relations with other important regional countries.
He added that the focus of his discussions would be on enhancing regional cooperation, promoting multilateralism, and advancing collective efforts for peace and prosperity across the region.