Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan’s Army Chief and leaders to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional security.
Islamabad
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday to discuss regional security, counter-terrorism, and other shared concerns, reaffirming China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic ties with Pakistan. The discussions emphasized enhancing the “all-weather strategic partnership” and deepening cooperation at regional and international forums, according to a statement from the Pakistani army.
Wang, who arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to participate in the sixth round of the Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. During these high-level meetings, Beijing reiterated its steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, development, and efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. General Munir expressed gratitude for China’s consistent backing.
The visit follows Munir’s trip to China last month, where he engaged with senior officials including Vice President Han Zheng and Wang Yi, though he did not meet President Xi Jinping, unlike his predecessor. Earlier in the week, Wang also held strategic consultations with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to review bilateral cooperation, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0, trade, economic ties, multilateral collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges.
Wang’s visit comes on the heels of his trip to New Delhi, where he held talks with Indian counterparts, including S. Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval, highlighting China’s active engagement in South Asia. During the visit, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across security, economic, and regional development initiatives, underscoring China’s role as a close partner of Pakistan in advancing stability and mutual growth.
