Beijing, May 23 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Hangzhou on the first leg of a four-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, aimed at boosting economic cooperation, deepening strategic ties, and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

According to Pakistan Prime Minister's Office, Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

During his visit, Sharif is scheduled to meet Zhejiang Party Secretary Wang Hao in Hangzhou, attend a business forum focused on CPEC Phase 2 cooperation, and witness the signing...