Dates for the all-import­ant visit are being finali­sed, accord­ing to source­sISLAMABAD: Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pakistan either in May or June to further expand strategic partnership and trade ties between the two neighbouring countries, sources privy to the development said on Sunday. The sources said the main purpose of the Chinese leadership’s visit is to renew his country’s ties with Pakistan at a time when it is facing host of internal and external challenges. President Xi launched the multibillion-dollar project when he last visited Islamabad in April 2015. On strategic front, the visit will convey a strong message to Pakistan’s adversaries that China stands by Islamabad. Pakistan also captured the Indian pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, but released within 48 hours to ease tensions.

Source: The Express Tribune February 23, 2020 18:33 UTC