China hopes Imran’s visit deepens ties

China yesterday hoped that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to the country later this week will deepen bilateral ties. Beijing also said that China-Pakistan relations will not be affected by changes in the international and domestic situation.

Khan will be on a four-day visit from November 2, his second foreign trip after Saudi Arabia since coming to power in July. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Khan will meet President Xi and Prime Minister Li Keqiang. The Pakistani leader is likely to ask for fresh Chinese loans in the light of Pakistan’s ever increasing foreign debt.