PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS THE STATE BANQUET FOR WORLD LEADERS HOSTED BY PRESIDENT XI JINPING

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar attended tonight a state banquet hosted by President Xi Jinping for world leaders attending the 3rd Belt and Road Forum in China. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the senior Ministers of the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan.

Held at the iconic Great Hall of the Peoples, the State Banquet was attended by the Heads of State/Government of Russia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Hungary, Sri Lanka, Kazhakastan, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique and Chile, among several other world leaders.

At the banquet, the Prime Minister was welcomed by President Xi and first lady, Madame Peng Liyuan. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also held informal interactions with the world leaders attending the event.

Prime Minister Kakar arrived in Beijing yesterday to attend the 3rd Belt and Road Forum at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.