ISLAMABAD: Pakistani leadership on Friday condoled to the government and people of China and the bereaved family over his sudden demise of of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang who died in Shanghai at 68.
President Dr. Arif Alvi expresses his condolence on the death of former Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang. pic.twitter.com/iEpZy6ftpN
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 27, 2023
“Deeply saddened and shocked to learn about the sad demise of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. He was a great friend of Pakistan. We fondly remember his visit to Pakistan in 2013. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Late Premier Li, his family and with the Chinese nation at…
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) October 27, 2023
“We fondly remember Li’s visit to Pakistan in 2013. Our thoughts and sympathies are with late premier Li, his family and with the Chinese nation at this hour of grief,” he said on a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Saddened to learn of passing away of Premier Li Keqiang. He was a statesman,contributed to strengthening of Pakistan-China friendship. As the then Foreign Secretary, I organised his visit to Pakistan in May-2013. My thoughts are with Premier Li, his family and Chinese people. pic.twitter.com/jrBtvCOx3X
— Jalil Abbas Jilani (@JalilJilani) October 27, 2023
Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani remembered Li as a “statesman”, adding that he contributed to “strengthening” ties between Pakistan and China.
“As the then-foreign secretary, I organised his visit to Pakistan in May 2013. My thoughts are with premier Li, his family and the Chinese people,” he said.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed also took to social media blogging site, X, to register his condolence over Li’s demise.
“Fond memories of late Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Pakistan in May 2013, when he addressed Senate; a brilliant economist with Doctorate from Peking University, the popular, affable former Youth leader will be remembered for 2 key contributions: promoting CPEC & pushing China’s rise to world’s second largest economy!,” he wrote.
Fond memories of late Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Pakistan in May 2013, when he addressed Senate; a brilliant economist with Doctorate from Peking University, the popular, affable former Youth leader will be remembered for 2 key contributions: promoting CPEC & pushing China’s… pic.twitter.com/q1Uxfc4VXA
— Mushahid Hussain Sayed (@Mushahid) October 27, 2023
During his 10-year tenure as premier under Xi, Li cultivated an image as a more modern Communist Party loyalist compared to his stiffer colleagues. A career bureaucrat who spoke fluent English, he voiced support for economic reforms during his time in office.
China's former PM Li Keqiang died from heart attack at ten past midnight this morning in Shanghai, at age of 68.
Student Li (right 2), in Peking University, 1978. pic.twitter.com/fYhzCxeyBz— China in Pictures (@tongbingxue) October 27, 2023
