On August 21, 2025 local time, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad.

Shehbaz Sharif asked Wang Yi to convey his best wishes and friendly regards to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and said that he looks forward to visiting China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit and commemorative activities to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The friendship between Pakistan and China is unique, with their all-weather friendship covering various fields and levels. The Pakistani side hopes to work with China to promote the building of an upgraded Version 2.0 of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), deepen cooperation in agriculture, mining, energy and resources, aviation and aerospace, information technology, infrastructure development and other fields, and enhance the vitality of Pakistan's economic and social development. The Pakistani side attaches great importance to the safety of Chinese personnel in Pakistan and will make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and projects. Pakistan firmly supports the three global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, upholds multilateralism, and is committed to building a Pakistan-China community with a shared future.

Wang Yi conveyed the cordial greetings of the Chinese leadership, and expressed China's welcome to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's upcoming visit to China. He said that the Chinese side looks forward to working with Pakistan and other SCO members to carry forward the Shanghai Spirit and make the summit an event of friendship, solidarity, and fruitful outcomes. The theme of the commemorative events to be held by China on September 3 is to bear history in mind, honor all those who laid down their lives, cherish peace and open up the future, manifesting China's firm resolve to uphold the outcomes of the victory of World War II and international fairness and justice, and actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Wang Yi said that the China-Pakistan relationship is unparalleled. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan remains unshakable and unbreakable. The two countries not only share extensive common interests but are also true friends connected by heart. The building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future aims to closely link each other's future and destiny, promote common development and prosperity, and work together on their way to modernization.

Wang Yi said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has led the Pakistani government in advancing reforms with determination and promoting steady and positive economic development in Pakistan, which China appreciates. China has always been the most reliable partner and strongest supporter for Pakistan. Both sides should accelerate the building of an upgraded Version 2.0 of the CPEC, focus on agriculture, industry and mining, promote mutually beneficial cooperation in Gwadar Port, industrial parks, connectivity and high technology, comprehensively enhance Pakistan's independent development capabilities, and strengthen its resilience against external challenges. China supports Pakistan in resolutely cracking down on all forms of terrorism and creating a secure and favorable environment for national development and bilateral cooperation.

Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.