Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday arrived in China to attend the “Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation”, being held in Beijing from October 17 to 18.
The forum in Beijing marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi’s ambitious global infrastructure and energy initiative, billed as recreating the ancient Silk Road to boost global trade.
Upon landing in Beijing, PM Kakar was received by Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Ambassador of Pakistan to China Moin-ul-Haq, the PM Office said in a press release.
The prime minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials.
PM Kakar will attend the opening ceremony of the BRF and address the high-level forum titled ‘Connectivity in an Open Global Economy’ to be held on October 18.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) before departing, PM Kakar said: “Starting off to Beijing to participate in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum, on the official invitation of President Xi Jinping.
“Looking forward to strengthening ties, engaging in dialogues, forging new partnerships, and promoting regional connectivity for a brighter future,” he added.
According to the PMO, the prime minister, while representing Pakistan in the Belt and Road Forum, will reiterate the development achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the last ten years as well as future goals and Pakistan’s full cooperation on this key project.
Earlier, it was reported that China and Pakistan will ink significant agreements under the CPEC regarding motorways and highways during the premier’s four-day visit.
