ISLAMABAD: Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), has appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability, the military media affairs wing said in a statement on Monday.
During a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters (GHQ), he expressed confidence in further advancing the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations.
“They expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China,” ISPR said.
Field Marshal highlighted the historic and time-tested bonds between the two countries and emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages and expanded cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
Earlier, Liu Haixing, addressing a symposium in Islamabad, said Islamabad and Beijing had consistently stood by each other.
He acknowledged the longstanding support extended by Pakistan’s political parties to the bilateral friendship, noting that the relationship was built on a strong political foundation.
All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership
He also held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during which the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), in Islamabad today.
Minister Liu conveyed greetings from Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which the DPM/FM warmly reciprocated. The DPM/FM also conveyed warm greetings to President Xi Jinping on behalf of Pakistan’s leadership.
The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges.
Both leaders expressed their resolve to maintain close coordination and carry forward the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 2, 2026
The two sides discussed ways to enhance cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
Both leaders expressed their resolve to maintain close coordination and carry forward the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
Liu Haixing arrived in Islamabad on Sunday on a three-day official visit to Pakistan.
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Pakistan and China have maintained close diplomatic and strategic ties, with regular exchanges between their political leadership and ruling party officials forming an important part of their bilateral relationship.
China has also committed more than $65 billion in investments in road networks, infrastructure, and development projects in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In addition, several Chinese private-sector manufacturers have entered into joint ventures with Pakistani partners.
