Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership as Senior Chinese Official Holds Talks with Top Leadership

Islamabad: According to Raaz News | Pakistan’s political and military leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with China, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir holding separate meetings with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC).

During his meeting with Liu Haixing in Islamabad on Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the importance of sustained political engagement and party-to-party exchanges in further deepening Pakistan-China relations.

Welcoming Liu and his delegation, the Prime Minister described the relationship between the two countries as an iron-clad, time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, rooted in mutual trust, respect and longstanding bonds between their peoples.

Sharif appreciated the IDCPC’s role in strengthening institutional links and promoting cooperation between the political leadership of both countries. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with China and highlighted shared priorities in trade, investment, regional connectivity, infrastructure development, information technology and agricultural modernisation.

Liu Haixing conveyed the greetings of the Chinese leadership and reiterated Beijing’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship with Pakistan. He also welcomed the positive momentum in high-level visits and party-to-party exchanges.

Both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their resolve to maintain close coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums. The Prime Minister also hosted a banquet in honour of the visiting minister and his delegation.

Asim Munir Calls for Stronger Institutional and Defence Cooperation

In a separate meeting in Rawalpindi, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held talks with Liu Haixing on bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest and evolving regional and international security dynamics.

The Field Marshal emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages and expanded cooperation across areas of shared interest. He also highlighted the historic and time-tested ties between Pakistan and China.

Both sides expressed their shared determination to further strengthen their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

Liu Haixing appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence in the continued advancement of the longstanding strategic relationship.

Ishaq Dar Discusses Cultural Ties and People-to-People Exchanges

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar also held a bilateral meeting with Liu Haixing in Islamabad.

During the meeting, Liu conveyed greetings from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which Dar warmly reciprocated. The Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister also conveyed warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping on behalf of Pakistan’s leadership.

Dar reaffirmed Islamabad’s continued commitment to strengthening its all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with Beijing. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cultural relations and expand people-to-people exchanges.

Both leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining close coordination and building on the positive momentum in bilateral relations.

The series of meetings highlighted the shared commitment of Pakistan and China to deepening cooperation across political, economic, security and cultural fields, while maintaining close coordination on regional and international issues.