Maryam Nawaz Embarks on First Official Visit to China as Punjab Chief Minister

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has embarked on her first official visit to China from December 8 to 15. She is the first-ever Pakistani female Chief Minister to undertake an official tour of the friendly nation.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari, Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar, and Minister for Agriculture Ashiq Kermani, Maryam Nawaz will visit key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.
During her trip, the Chief Minister will hold meetings with Chinese ministers, senior officials, and experts to enhance bilateral ties and explore opportunities for collaboration. Additionally, she will attend various conferences, events, and functions.
The visit is significant as it is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen Pakistan-China relations. The invitation for the visit was extended by the ruling Communist Party of China.
This marks a milestone in Pakistan’s political history, as Maryam Nawaz becomes the first female provincial head to represent the country in such high-level diplomatic engagements with China.