Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23-26
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23 to May 26, 2026, for discussions on bilateral relations and regional issues. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, where both Pakistan and China are seeking to mediate in the conflict. Chinese officials have expressed support for Pakistan's role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
- ▪Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing for talks from May 23 to May 26, 2026.
- ▪The discussions may address the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has seen a ceasefire since April 8.
- ▪China has encouraged Pakistan to enhance its mediation efforts in the region.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday (May 23, 2026) to Tuesday (May 26, 2026) for talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, without specifying whether the war in Iran would be discussed.Pakistan and China have both sought to mediate in the West Asia conflict, sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes. A ceasefire agreement since April 8 has halted hostilities, but U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) that the window for diplomacy was closing. Iran FM says U.S. willing to continue talks, open to China’s help“The leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern,” Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press conference on Thursday (May 21, 2026).Mr.
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