ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad has declared a two-day closure of schools, colleges, and offices on July 31 and August 1 (Monday and Tuesday). The holiday in Islamabad is scheduled due to the visit of Chinese vice prime minister He Lifeng.
District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon announced the closure of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities. Furthermore, the notification stated that all private entities, companies, markets/shops, and commercial banks will remain closed during the visit of Vice Premier He Lifeng of China.
He Lifeng, who is also a Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, is scheduled to visit Pakistan from July 30 to August 1. The purpose of his visit is to participate in the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He will also meet with the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng Reaching Islamabad On July 30 To Bolster CPEC And Bilateral Ties
China’s vice premier He Lifeng is set to visit Pakistan from July 30 to August 1, 2023. Lifeng is also a Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party. He also serves as a Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping. His three-day visit is crucial for bolstering CPEC and the two nations’ bilateral ties.
The Foreign Office announced that the Pakistan government extended an invitation to the Chinese government representative, scheduling the visit accordingly.
It aims to reaffirm support for issues concerning each other’s core interests. His visit will enhance economic and financial cooperation, and promote the high-quality development of CPEC. Both countries will explore new avenues to strengthen trade and investment ties.
