President Asif Ali Zardari is expected to undertake an official visit to China later this week, according to sources familiar with the development.
Preparations for the visit are currently in their final stages and are likely to be completed within the next few days. During the trip, President Zardari is expected to hold meetings with senior Chinese leadership to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Sources indicate that the visit holds added significance in light of recent regional developments, particularly Pakistan’s mediation efforts involving Iran amid reported involvement of the United States. The president is expected to brief Chinese officials on Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives and take them into confidence regarding ongoing mediation efforts.
Key discussions during the visit will include the evolving regional situation as well as measures to further strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and China.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is also likely to accompany the president on the visit, sources added.
Further details regarding the schedule and agenda of the visit are expected to be announced soon.