China Pakistan Monitoring Desk
Islamabad: 21 August 2025 -Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House, President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari at President House separately. Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of China and Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan were also present during the meetings.
While welcoming the Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the leadership, government and the people of China, for their steadfast support to Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national development.
The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior members of the Cabinet.
The Prime Minister stated that he was greatly looking forward to his upcoming visit to Tianjin and Beijing, where he would participate in the SCO CHS meeting, as well as the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance and the World Anti-Fascist War. He looked forward to his meeting with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, during the forthcoming visit.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s desire to deepen bilateral cooperation with China in trade, investment, ICT, agriculture, industrialization, mines and minerals and other key sectors.
He also underscored the importance of CPEC for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and its vital role in enhancing regional connectivity, while expressing satisfaction at the steady progress of CPEC Phase-II.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China regarded Pakistan as an ironclad friend and all-weather strategic partner. He expressed China’s desire to elevate bilateral relations with Pakistan to new heights of cooperation and collaboration. Commending Pakistan’s resolute commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, he affirmed that China would continue working jointly with Pakistan, to promote regional peace, development, and stability.
President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan and China are iron brothers, time tested friends and all-weather strategic partners and friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which enjoys unanimous public, political, and institutional support in Pakistan.
The President thanked China for its consistent support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national development, and its principled and just stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The President also conveyed his condolences on the loss of precious lives in the recent floods in Beijing and Gansu province of China.
The President recalled his visit to China earlier this year, during which he had successful meetings with President, Xi Jinping and senior leadership of China. “The visit underscored my confidence in the steadfastness of the Pakistan-China iron brotherhood,” he added.
The President mentioned that during his previous tenure, he visited China 14 times to gain deeper understanding of the development and progress of the country which proved to be a precursor to the Pakistan China Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He said that 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and Pakistan is planning to celebrate this important milestone in a befitting manner. He said both the countries can use this opportunity to pass on the finest traditions of Pakistan China friendship to our younger generations.
The President regarded CPEC, which is part of President Xi’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative, as having immense strategic significance for both Pakistan and China. He said CPEC is an important component to realize our joint vision of enhanced regional connectivity, economic integration, and a peaceful neighborhood.
Mr. Wang Yi said that friendship between China and Pakistan has lasted for generations and is based on good faith, credibility and strong all-weather strategic partnership.
He said President Xi Jinping’s vision is that Pakistan and China have a shared future and work should be done to bring the two peoples closer to each other. He said China acknowledges Pakistan’s support to China at key junctures.
Matters relating to bilateral cooperation and regional security also came under discussion.
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives; Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control; Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman PPPP; Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, MNA; Spokesperson to President, Mr. Murtaza Solangi; Secretary Foreign Affairs and Ambassador of Pakistan to China were also present during the meeting.
On 22 August 2025 Foreign Minister Wang Yi among other commitments also met Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ at Islamabad.
Discussions focused on regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of mutual interest. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the all-weather strategic partnership and enhance coordination at regional and international forums.
Mr. Wang Yi reiterated China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and development. The COAS expressed gratitude for China’s consistent support. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advance peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Mr. Wang Yi arrived Pakistan on two days visit after his official visits to India and Afghanistan. He met Prime Minister Modi in India while held trilateral forieng ministers meeting with counterparts from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Therefore , his trilateral visit can prove to be beneficial for the people of Pakistan in terms of Peace, Security and anti Terrorism.
Wang Yi said “India and China should view each other as “partners” rather than “adversaries or threats” in his meeting with PM Modi. He also met with his counterpart.
Relations are now on a “positive trend” towards cooperation, Wang said ahead of a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Jaishankar said that India and China were seeking to “move ahead from a difficult period in our ties”.
