Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Lahore on Tuesday after concluding his four-day official visit to China. The prime minister returned alongside a high-level delegation following meetings focused on economic cooperation and strategic partnership. Officials said strict security arrangements were implemented upon his arrival in Lahore.
Senior government figures accompanying the prime minister included Ishaq Dar and Ahsan Iqbal. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja also returned with the delegation. Senior officials and the chief of protocol received the prime minister upon arrival.
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During his visit, Shehbaz Sharif addressed a ceremony at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. He said Pakistan and China would transform their longstanding friendship into an economic revolution through expanded cooperation. The premier stressed that both countries could achieve major progress in agriculture, industry, and scientific research.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif speaking at China Pakistan Agriculture Workshop organised by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing. Beijing May 26,2026 pic.twitter.com/7qx11bD1sD
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) May 26, 2026
The prime minister also offered management cooperation involving the Pakistan Agriculture Research Centre and the Chinese institution. Additionally, he announced plans to send 1,000 Pakistani agricultural graduates to Chinese universities for advanced education and professional training. Officials described the initiative as part of broader efforts to modernise Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
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The China visit included high-level meetings focused on trade, infrastructure, defence cooperation, and regional stability. Analysts believe the trip further strengthened Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China under ongoing development initiatives. Important consultative meetings are also expected during the prime minister’s stay in Lahore.