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China and Pakistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, marking another milestone in the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two nations. The dialogue reflected the countries' ironclad friendship and their shared commitment to advancing mutual interests and regional stability. China expressed support for Pakistan's economic development and international status, while Pakistan reiterated its firm support for China's regional initiatives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue underscored the strategic significance of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, which is advancing steadily under the guidance of the two countries' leaders.
  • China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, congratulated Pakistan on assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in July, highlighting its commitment to upholding justice for developing countries.
  • China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, including high-level exchanges in the second half of the year, to further develop a China-Pakistan community with a shared future.
  • China supports Pakistan's economic development and national strength, aiming to enhance its ability to respond to internal and external challenges.
  • Pakistan will continue to support China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and promote the successful hosting of the Tianjin summit.
  • Pakistan looks forward to deepening practical cooperation in various fields with China, including combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel.
  • The two sides exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, further solidifying their strategic partnership.

Statistics:

  • The China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership is advancing steadily under the guidance of the two countries' leaders.
  • Pakistan assumes the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July.
  • China expected to work with Pakistan on high-level exchanges in the second half of 2025.
  • Pakistan will continue to support China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
  • Pakistan will make every effort to combat all forms of terrorism.
  • Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan have been subject to safety measures to guarantee their security.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, "Chinese FM praises Pakistan's assumption of UN Security Council presidency" (August 22, 2025)
  • COMTEX News Service, "China, Pakistan vane together to deepen strategic partnership" (August 22, 2025)
  • Xinhua News Agency, "Xi Jinping addresses China-Pakistan cooperation, saying China always put itself from the perspective of peace and development" (March 11, 2024)

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