ISLAMABAD: Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong on Saturday called on Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and discussed matters of mutual interest.
The two sides exchanged views on regional cooperation and security challenges, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release.
They reaffirmed their commitment to work together to achieve the common goal of regional peace and development.
Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary,Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4, today.
The two sides exchanged views on regional cooperation and security challenges. They reaffirmed their commitment to work together to achieve the common… pic.twitter.com/flVZ0kIZR9— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 26, 2025
Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity.
Over the decades, ties have expanded across different sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, and defence collaboration, with initiatives like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) symbolising a shared vision for development.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held meetings with senior Chinese political and military leadership in Beijing, ISPR stated.
“Chinese military leadership reiterated full confidence in the strength of the bilateral defence partnership and acknowledged Pakistan’s pivotal role in promoting regional peace,” ISPR said.
COAS Munir called on Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, ISPR said.
“Discussions focused on the evolving regional and global political landscape, connectivity initiatives under the CPEC, and the need for coordinated responses to shared geopolitical challenges,” ISPR added.
“Both sides expressed satisfaction over the depth of bilateral engagement and reiterated their shared commitment to sovereign equality, multilateral cooperation, and long-term regional stability.”
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, undertook an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. During the visit, the COAS held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese political and military leadership,… pic.twitter.com/MybVcEfor4
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Sustainable peace in South Asia
Pakistan is committed to sustainable regional peace and development. Speaking at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington on Friday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the world was changing at a rapid pace and old certainties were giving way to new realities.
Pakistan believed in peace through resilience and responsibility, Dar stressed, adding Pakistan was a youthful nation of 240 million people, the fifth largest in the world and a nuclear power.
He said, “We are a peace-seeking and peace-loving nation and stability in South Asia is vital for us and for the world.”
Pakistan believed in the paradigm of peace through strength and dialogue to resolve issues, the Deputy PM said, adding Pakistan has taken tough decisions to surmount certain challenges to its economy.
