Kunming : 19 June 2025 – Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) met with Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in Kunming on the margins of the 6th China- South Asia Cooperation Forum.
The Additional Secretary and Vice Foreign Minister undertook in-depth exchange of views on the fast-evolving regional and global landscape while reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. They agreed on the importance of maintaining strategic communication and coordination in navigating emerging challenges and harnessing shared opportunities for regional stability and prosperity.
The two sides reaffirmed commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), identifying agriculture technology , mines and minerals, industrial parks, offshore oil and gas exploration, environment protection and connectivity as priority areas for win-win cooperation.
Both sides committed to fast-tracking implementation of projects in these sectors to foster socio-economic development and shared prosperity, including through third party participation in CPEC projects.
The two sides also emphasized the imperative of maintaining the momentum of high-level exchanges, including the upcoming 6th Round of Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue at the Foreign Ministers’ level to even further deepen the mutual trust and cooperation.
Underscoring their shared commitment to multilateralism, both sides reaffirmed their resolve to coordinate policies at international fora, particularly at the United Nations, to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and promote an open, inclusive and rules-based international order.
Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) addressed the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum (CSACF) in Kunming .
Speaking at the Forum under the theme “Join Hands for Open and Inclusive Development,” the Additional Secretary underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism guided by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and reaffirmed that peace and development are mutually reinforcing pillars for building a stable and prosperous region.
Lauding China’s leadership in hosting the Forum, Ambassador Siddiqui noted that high-quality development under Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), exemplified by its flagship project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has transformed the socio-economic landscape of the region.
Highlighting the critical need for inclusive and sustainable development, the Additional Secretary outlined Pakistan’s development vision anchored in enhanced regional connectivity, sustainable use of marine resources, climate resilience and technological innovation.
The Additional Secretary emphasized that lasting regional peace in the region cannot be achieved without addressing and resolving long-standing disputes, particularly in territories under foreign occupation.
He called for adherence to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence centered on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference, equality and peaceful resolution of disputes, as the cornerstone for regional cooperation.
Emphasizing the role of emerging technologies in shaping South Asia’s future, Ambassador Siddiqui urged greater collaboration in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and innovation-led growth.
He underscored the imperative of undertaking coordinated regional efforts in combating climate change, disaster preparedness and joint management of shared water resources, warning against any unilateral attempts to weaponize water.
The Additional Secretary also proposed the establishment of China-South Asia Development Forum (CSADF) which can serve as a high-level mechanism to advance practical cooperation in priority areas driving shared prosperity and inclusive development in the region.
