Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing during his official four-day visit to China, marking an important engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People, where PM Shehbaz was formally received and presented with a guard of honour upon arrival, reflecting the diplomatic significance of the visit.According to official footage aired by the government, senior Chinese officials welcomed the Pakistani delegation at the venue.PM Shehbaz arrived in China on Saturday for a four-day official visit, initially stopping in Hangzhou before reaching Beijing.

His visit includes a series of high-level meetings focused on economic cooperation, strategic partnership, and broader bilateral engagement between Pakistan and China.

The Pakistani delegation accompanying the prime minister includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, along with other senior officials.

Notably, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was also present during the meeting, having recently concluded a visit to Iran.

The presence of senior civil and military leadership highlights the importance Pakistan places on its relationship with China across diplomatic, economic, and security dimensions.

The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to deepen Pakistan-China cooperation, particularly in areas of trade, infrastructure, investment, and regional connectivity.Further details of the discussions are expected as the visit continues, with more engagements scheduled in the coming days.The article notes that more updates will follow as the visit progresses.