President Dr. Arif Alvi has left for China on a two-day visit.

During his visit, the President will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. 

Speaking to the media before departure, the President said he is undertaking the visit to express solidarity with the Chinese leadership and people and appreciate their efforts to handle the coronavirus.  He said we will also express condolence with the Chinese leadership over the loss of precious human lives due to this virus.

He said the visit will also provide us an opportunity to learn from the Chinese experiences to check the coronavirus.

A delegation including the Foreign Minister, Minister for Planning and Development and other senior officials are accompanying the President.

A number of MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit.

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