Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has departed for an eight-day official visit to China, marking a historic milestone as the first Pakistani woman Chief Minister to undertake such a visit.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, she will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou from December 8 to 15.
The delegation includes key figures such as Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Uzma Bukhari, Bilal Akbar, and Agriculture Minister Ashiq Karmani.
The visit is taking place on the invitation of the Communist Party of China, and its primary objective is to strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and China.
During her trip, CM Maryam Nawaz is set to engage with Chinese ministers, senior officials, and experts in various meetings and conferences. The focus will be on enhancing cooperation in governance, agriculture, technology, and infrastructure development .Maryam Nawaz left Lahore from Jati Umrah and proceeded to the Old Airport, where she embarked on her journey. This visit is expected to open new avenues for collaboration and further solidify the relationship between the two nations.