ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held an in depth meeting with Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong that encompassed diverse matters ahead of his two-day official visit to China, starting on Tuesday.

It was highlighted during the meeting that the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China would further strengthen trade and economic ties, the PM Office said.

Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi also attended the meeting.