On April 15, 2025, the fifth round of China-Pakistan Dialogue on Maritime Cooperation was held in Beijing. Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hong Liang and Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Imran Ahmed Siddiqui co-chaired the dialogue.

Both sides positively evaluated the progress made since the fourth round of dialogue, had an in-depth exchange of views on communication and cooperation in areas such as maritime security, marine economy, marine science and technology, and the marine environment, and reached broad common understandings.

Both sides agreed that high-level maritime cooperation is an essential part of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan. The two sides will jointly build a maritime community with a shared future between China and Pakistan. The two sides also agreed to continue maintaining communication on maritime situations, strengthen coordination and cooperation on maritime policies, and constantly deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the maritime field.

Both sides agreed to hold the sixth round of China-Pakistan Dialogue on Maritime Cooperation in Pakistan at an appropriate time next year.