ISLAMABAD – Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has invited PM Imran Khan tovisit China and Imran Khan has accepted the invitation.

He expressed desire to work closely with Prime Minister Imran Khan tofurther strengthen Pakistan-China relations.

He was talking to the Prime Minister telephonically to felicitate him onhis party’s victory in general elections and forming new government.

The Chinese Prime Minister hoped that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) will be completed as per schedule. He also extended an invitation toImran Khan to visit China.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan and China are close friends andstrong partners. He said the strategic cooperative partnership betweenPakistan and China will be further strengthened during PTI’s government.

He conveyed that he is keen to learn from Chinese experience in povertyalleviation, anti-corruption and social sector reforms like health andeducation.

The premier said CPEC is a project of national significance and will remaina priority during his government. He vowed to continue to closelycoordinate with China on all regional and international issues of mutualconcern.

He thanked the Chinese Premier for his invitation and said he is eagerlylooking forward to his first visit to China.

Imran Khan also extended an invitation to Premier Li Keqiang to visitPakistan at his earliest convenience.