Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, culminated in a 2025–2029 action plan designed to build an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing “iron-clad” friendship, declaring the partnership a cornerstone of their foreign policies and a stabilising factor in the region.
The plan envisions stronger political trust, closer economic and trade ties, deeper security cooperation, and expanded people-to-people exchanges. Leaders stressed that attempts to undermine this relationship would not succeed, highlighting its historical and strategic significance.
Political Exchanges and High-Level Dialogue
The roadmap emphasises continuous engagement between leaders through visits, calls, and meetings. Plans are also underway for joint celebrations in 2026, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.
Parliaments and foreign ministries will expand cooperation through institutionalised exchanges and multilateral forums such as the Asian Parliamentary Assembly. A second China-Pakistan Political Parties Forum will be hosted in 2026 to deepen governance and policy dialogue.
Mutual Support on Core Interests
Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China principle, opposing any form of “Taiwan independence,” and supporting China’s positions on Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and the South China Sea. In return, Beijing reiterated its firm backing of Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security.
Both sides acknowledged Pakistan’s calm approach during recent regional tensions, with China welcoming Islamabad’s efforts toward peace and dialogue.
Shared Vision for Global Governance
The action plan ties into China’s Global Development, Security, and Civilisation Initiatives. Both nations pledged to strengthen cooperation under the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and align on reforms to make global governance fairer and more equitable.
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