Categories: Pakistan

Chinese Vice Premier to attend CPEC’s 10th anniversary celebrations

ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, Vice Premier of China and Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, He Lifeng will visit Pakistan from July 30 to August 1 to attend the 10th anniversary celebrations of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

During his visit, He Lifeng will call on President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He will also be the chief guest at an event celebrating the ‘Decade of CPEC’, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release.

Vice Premier He Lifeng has played a prominent role in China’s international economic relations and implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, of which CPEC is a flagship project.

As the chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (2017-23), he was instrumental in the planning and execution of multiple CPEC projects in Pakistan, the official news agency reported.

“The visit is part of regular high-level exchanges and dialogue between Pakistan and China. It reflects the importance attached by Pakistan and China to further deepen their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership”; reaffirm support on issues of each other’s core interests; enhance economic and financial cooperation; advance high-quality development of CPEC; and explore new avenues for strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries,” the spokesperson said.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Physioveda Medical Center introduces comprehensive physiotherapy services in Dubai

DUBAI: Physioveda Medical Center offers physiotherapy services in Dubai, designed to meet the city’s growing…

9 hours ago

MENA ICON 2024 concludes with high-impact discussions and strategic insights

Gathering offers attendees invaluable insights into future of finance Engaging sessions on ‘The geopolitical trends…

9 hours ago

President Asif Ali Zardari suffers leg fracture at Dubai airport

Dubai: President Asif Ali Zardari sustained a leg fracture while disembarking from a plane at…

2 days ago

Pakistan Embassy’s new consular halls opens with enhanced features

Dubai: Newly constructed and renovated Consular Halls at Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi were inaugurated on…

2 days ago

MoFA, Finland Awards VFS Global Visa and Resident Permit Services Tender

Dubai: VFS Global has worked with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland since 2010…

3 days ago

Al Masaood Automobiles Renault Sponsors Manchester Thunder Women’s Netball Team

Al Masaood Automobiles Renualt has announced its sponsorship of Manchester Thunder Women’s Netball Team, a…

3 days ago