After concluding his visits to India and Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 6th China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Pakistan on the 21st local time, and met with Pakistani President Zardari and others. According to information released by the Chinese side on the 22nd, Wang Yi told Zardari that China will continue to support Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and will work to build a “2.0 upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
According to information released by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 22nd, Zardari met with Wang Yi in Islamabad. Zardari said that the friendship between Pakistan and China has stood the test of time—they are all-weather good friends and good partners. No matter how the situation changes, Pakistan fully trusts China and firmly stands with China without any hesitation, and is willing to promote new progress in cooperation projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Gwadar Port.
Wang Yi emphasized that the friendship between China and Pakistan has stood the test of time, is unbreakable, and as solid as a rock. China has always placed China-Pakistan relations as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy.
Wang Yi stated that China will continue to support Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity. In the face of a complex and changing international situation, China is willing to work together with Pakistan, guided by the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries, to deepen traditional friendship, strengthen strategic communication, build a “2.0 upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and construct a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, in order to create more benefits for the peoples of both countries.
On the 21st, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the content of the 6th China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. Wang Yi mentioned that he hopes Pakistan will continue to foster a safe, efficient, and convenient business environment and effectively safeguard the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan; Dar said, “Pakistan adheres to the one-China principle and unwaveringly supports China on all issues involving China's core interests,” etc.