China to Deepen High-Level Cooperation with Pakistan at UN, Supports Pakistan's Presidency in July

Strategic Insights -

China has reaffirmed its commitment to its "ironclad friends" Pakistan, with plans to deepen high-level cooperation, particularly at the United Nations. This move comes as China looks to safeguard mutual interests in a complex global environment. China has pledged to support Pakistan in its upcoming role as the rotating president of the UN Security Council in July.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has termed Pakistan as its "ironclad friends" and an "all-weather strategic partner".
  • China is willing to deepen high-level cooperation with Pakistan, including in UN affairs, to safeguard common interests.
  • China will fully support Pakistan in assuming the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in July.
  • Pakistan attaches great importance to maintaining close communication and cooperation with China in bilateral and multilateral fields.
  • Pakistan is willing to play a positive role as the rotating president of the Security Council to safeguard international peace and security.
  • The cooperation aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
  • The move reflects China's increasing presence in the global arena, particularly in regional partnerships.

Statistics:

  • June 26, 2023: The date when Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with Munir, Special Secretary for UN Affairs of the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • July: The month when Pakistan will assume the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council.
  • China has pledged full support for Pakistan in its UN Security Council presidency.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • June 26, 2023: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued the following news release.