Issue Brief on “From Olympics to Afghanistan: Reviewing PM Imran Khan Visit to China”

2012

Recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China signified a notable surge in a bilateral relationship that is marked by mutual trust and strategic consultations on international and regional developments. The central focus of the visit was to represent Pakistan at the Opening Ceremony of Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, talks with Chinese leadership and business community focused on reviewing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), concluding industrial cooperation agreement, consultations on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and exchange of views on regional and international issues.[1] The outcome of the visit was a 33-point joint statement released at the end of the visit.

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