Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Regional Stability

Beijing: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, in Beijing today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting was conducted in an exceptionally warm and cordial atmosphere, featuring hours of engagement from restricted talks to delegation-level discussions. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, exchanged views on regional developments in West Asia, and discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

Particular emphasis was placed on advancing high-quality development, deepening economic and strategic cooperation, including under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and enhancing high-level exchanges and collaboration across all domains. On the evolving situation in West Asia, both sides underscored their shared commitment to peace, stability, and dialogue. They issued a Five-Point Initiative aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and consistent diplomatic efforts in this regard. The two sides also reaffirmed their close coordination at multilateral fora and agreed to remain in regular and close contact.