China and Pakistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights -

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the deepening of their countries' all-weather strategic cooperative partnership during a meeting in Tianjin. Wang highlighted the importance of frequent communication between the two ministers, which he believes is conducive to promoting cooperation in various fields and enhancing mutual trust and friendship. China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the consensus reached by their leaders, support each other's core interests, and enhance strategic dialogue. The two nations also agreed to deepen cooperation on agriculture, industry, and mining, and jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Pakistan have an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, with frequent communication between the two foreign ministers reflecting the high level of their bilateral relations.
  • China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the consensus reached by their leaders and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
  • China supports Pakistan in focusing on handling its own affairs, achieving independent and sustainable development, and continuously enhancing its comprehensive national strength.
  • The two nations agreed to enhance strategic dialogue, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to a high level, and deepen cooperation on agriculture, industry, and mining.
  • China appreciates Pakistan's support for China's tenure as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and looks forward to making joint efforts to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit.
  • Pakistan adheres to the one-China principle and supports China on issues concerning China's core interests.
  • Pakistan fully supports China in organizing the Tianjin summit and looks forward to further deepening all-round cooperation between the two sides.

Statistics:

  • 75 years: The number of years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, with the two countries planning to celebrate the milestone next year.
  • 1:31 PM: The time Wang Yi met with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, as reported by Xinhua.
  • 2025: The year China and Pakistan are expected to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

Sources:

  • "Chinese Foreign Minister Meets Pakistani Counterpart in Tianjin" published by Xinhua on July 16, 2025.