On May 20, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that China and Pakistan have maintained close strategic communication on consolidating traditional friendship, strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly addressing challenges, which reflects the high level of bilateral relations. As ironclad friends, China will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, exploring a development path suited to its national conditions, resolutely combating terrorism, and playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. China will continue to deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with Pakistan, making the building of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future at the forefront of the building of a neighborhood community with a shared future. Both sides should work together to create an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and promote cooperation in industry, agriculture, energy and minerals, human resource development, counter-terrorism and security, and other fields.
Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan cherishes the brotherly friendship with China, firmly abides by the one-China principle, and supports China in safeguarding its national interests and dignity. Pakistan admires China's new development achievements, especially in innovation and scientific and technological progress, and looks forward to strengthening all-round cooperation with China. He expressed the hope for continuous and strong support from China in overcoming current difficulties and promoting national development, security and stability. Pakistan will make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
Mohammad Ishaq Dar briefed on the latest situation following the ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India, as well as Pakistan's considerations. He thanked China for upholding justice and making unremitting efforts and significant contributions to promoting ceasefire for peace, saying that Pakistan will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is willing to maintain dialogue with India to ease the situation.
Wang Yi stated that China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India in properly handling their differences through dialogue, achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, and seeking fundamental solutions. This serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides, contributes to regional peace and stability, and also meets the common expectations of the international community.
The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening regional cooperation and deepening coordination in multilateral mechanisms.