Ahead of key FATF plenary meeting, Pak PM arrives in China

Beijing: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday morning arrived in China for a three-day visit, a week ahead of crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting.
Upon his arrival in Beijing, the prime minister was received by Minister for Culture, Luo Shugang, Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing and Ambassador of Pakistan to China Naghmana Hashmi, Pakistan state-media PTV reported.
During his trip, he will discuss issues of regional and bilateral significance, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Kashmir, said an official statement.
The prime minister will hold separate meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.
Pakistan premier comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s tour of Nepal and India, Radio Pakistan reported.
His visit comes ahead of FATF meeting in Paris from October 13 to 18 where Pakistan’s compliance with the 40 point action plan will be assessed, Islamabad has been engaged in hectic lobbying in a last-ditch bid to influence the outcome in its favour. This year, Pakistan all-weather ally China holds the presidency of the FATF.