Pakistan, China Likely to Sign Over 100 MoUs Worth $5 Billion During PM’s Visit
Published Date: May 20, 2026
Published On: ProPakistani
Pakistan and China are expected to sign more than 100 Memorandums of Understanding worth approximately US$5 billion during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to China from May 24 to 26, in what could become one of the largest investment and cooperation packages announced between the two countries in recent years.
According to informed sources, around 90 percent of the agreements will be business-to-business arrangements, reflecting growing private sector engagement between the two countries, while the remaining 10 percent will comprise government-to-business agreements. Preparations for the signing ceremony and related engagements have reportedly been completed ahead of the visit.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during the visit. Discussions are expected to focus on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating investment flows and reviewing regional security developments.
The proposed agreements cover a broad range of sectors, with agriculture expected to receive significant attention. Planned collaborations include agri processing, poultry and dairy farming, fruits and vegetables processing, fisheries, animal vaccines, cold chain logistics, fertilizers, seeds and agricultural chemicals. The agreements are aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural value chain and boosting productivity through technology transfer and investment.
Technology and industrial cooperation will also feature prominently in the discussions. Sources said agreements are expected in information technology, fintech, e commerce, cloud computing, telecommunications and advanced manufacturing.
Additional cooperation is planned in electric vehicle parts production as well as mobile phone and laptop battery manufacturing, sectors that Pakistan is seeking to develop under its industrial modernization agenda.
The anticipated agreements come as Pakistan seeks to attract greater foreign investment and diversify its export base amid improving macroeconomic conditions. China remains Pakistan’s largest bilateral investor, with cumulative investments under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor exceeding US$25 billion since its launch in 2015.
The new agreements are expected to build on that foundation by encouraging greater private sector participation beyond traditional infrastructure projects.
To oversee implementation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level committee headed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan. The committee will monitor progress on the agreements, coordinate with relevant ministries and address implementation challenges to ensure timely execution.
