Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation across multiple sectors during high-level engagements at the SCO Summit in China.
🔑 Key Commitments
Economic Cooperation: Both sides agreed to accelerate projects under CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor), with a focus on infrastructure, energy, and industrial development.
Defense & Security: Commitment to continue close collaboration on regional security and counterterrorism efforts.
Trade & Investment: Emphasis on expanding trade volume, encouraging joint ventures, and easing market access.
People-to-People Exchanges: Plans to boost cultural, educational, and tourism cooperation.
🗣️ Leadership Statements
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.”
Chinese leadership assured continued support for Pakistan in economic stability and flood relief assistance.
🌍 Broader Context
The reaffirmation comes amid regional security challenges and Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its economy while strengthening foreign partnerships.