Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has departed for an eight-day official visit to China. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, she will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou during her trip from December 8 to 15.
Maryam Nawaz is the first Pakistani woman Chief Minister to undertake an official visit to China. Her delegation includes Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Uzma Bukhari, Bilal Akbar, and Agriculture Minister Ashiq Karmani.
The visit was initiated upon an invitation from the Communist Party of China, with plans to engage with Chinese ministers, senior officials, and experts. CM Maryam Nawaz is scheduled to participate in various meetings, events, and conferences aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration in governance, agriculture, technology, and infrastructure development.
Maryam Nawaz left Lahore from Jati Umrah to Old Airport to embark on her historic visit.