BEIJING, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is on his first official visit to China, met his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and delegation-level talks were held between the two countries.

PM Imran and his Chinese counterpart led delegations of their countries. The Pakistani delegation includes Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Finance Minister Asad Umar and other officials.

As per the details, both friendly states inked around 15 agreements and memorandum of understandings (MoUs) which aim at boosting cooperation in different fields.

Both countries, which have historic ties, signed agreements pertaining to the use of technology in the agriculture field, trade, etc. A MoU aiming at eradicating poverty in Pakistan was also inked.

Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission and China’s Science Academy also signed agreement, while a security level deal was sealed by Islambad police and Beijing police.

Upon arrival at the Great Hall of the People, the Chinese premier welcomed his counterpart who was also presented a guard of honour.

PM Imran arrived in China on Thursday night, where he was welcomed by Chinese Transport Minister and Ambassador to Pakistan, Li Xiaopeng and Yao Jing, respectively, at the Beijing Capital International Airport.

On Friday, Khan met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to explore avenues to cope up with ensuing economic crisis.

In the meeting, both leaders reinforced their shared commitment to taking their all-weather and time-tested friendship to new heights and to further strengthen the existing ties between Islamabad and Beijing for the benefit of the region.

Media reports say the premier is likely to secure $6 billion package from Beijing out of which $1.5 billion in the form of a grant would be deposited in Pakistan’s central bank to shore up balance of payment crisis.