On January 5, 2012, Premier Wen Jiabao met with Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

In the face of complicated regional and global situations, cementing coordination between China and Pakistan and jointly meeting challenges meets the common interests of both nations, Wen said. "China will consistently support Pakistan's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as back the country's economic growth, improvement of its people's livelihoods and promotion of domestic harmony and stability," he said. Wen expressed his belief that the government, armed forces and people of Pakistan will work together to overcome the challenges facing them and achieve more rapid development.

The premier said Pakistani armed forces have made important contributions toward maintaining bilateral friendship and boosting the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. He pledged to support stronger military exchanges and cooperation between both countries.

Kayani expressed gratitude for China's efforts to aid Pakistan's economic growth and social stability, as well as China's support for Pakistan's efforts to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Developing the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership is a consensus reached by people of all walks of life of Pakistan, as well as a cornerstone of the foreign strategy of the country, Kayani said. Pakistani armed forces will unswervingly boost friendship and cooperation with China and firmly support China's efforts to maintain its core interests, he said.