China and Pakistan reaffirmed their "all-weather strategic partnership" during the 7th round of Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing this week. The talks, held on Sunday and followed by a joint communique on Monday, spotlighted enhanced cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and regional security.
🔑 Key highlights:
Accelerated progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with new agreements on energy and transport projects
Plans to deepen counter-terrorism collaboration and Afghan peace process coordination
Commitment to climate resilience initiatives following 2025's devastating South Asian floods
Analysts call this dialogue crucial as both nations navigate shifting global trade dynamics. The partnership continues to be a cornerstone of China's Belt and Road Initiative, with CPEC investments exceeding $25 billion since 2013.
🇨🇳 Pakistani FM emphasized: "Our friendship grows stronger with every challenge – from pandemic recovery to tech innovation."
🌐 The communique also addressed digital economy partnerships, including joint AI research and cross-border e-commerce platforms launching later this year.
