Pakistan, China resolve to further strengthen all-weather strategic cooperative partnership

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages, and expanded cooperation in areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and China.@OfficialDGISPR…pic.twitter.com/Gnam. MvBgd0— Radio Pakistan (@Radio.

Pakistan)November 2, 2026The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement, “During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations,” adding that the two officials expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Islamabad and Beijing.

It further underscored that during the meeting with the IDCPC minister, CDF Munir highlighted the historic and time-tested bonds between the two countries. Read:India top sponsor of terrorism: ISPRHe also emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages and expanded cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

The ISPR said the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence in further advancing the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The visit also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.

The two countries established diplomatic ties on May 21, 1951, and have since expanded their cooperation across political, economic, diplomatic and security domains. Haixing is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

During his stay, he is scheduled to call on the country's leadership and co-chair a high-level event with Dar. In another report published today, The Express Tribunenoted that Haixing's maiden visit to Pakistan reflects Beijing's push to deepen ties beyond conventional government-to-government diplomacy.

The IDCPC, which Haixing heads, serves as Beijing's principal channel for party-to-party diplomacy, maintaining links with ruling and opposition political parties and facilitating exchanges on governance, development and international affairs.

Read more:Pakistan capable of intercepting any drones sent from Afghanistan, India: DG ISPRIn May this year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif'svisit to Chinaculminated in a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen their partnership, maintain high-level exchanges and strengthen defence and security cooperation under the 2025-2029 action plan. Defence cooperation has remained a key pillar of bilateral relations.

During CDF Munir's visit to Beijing in July 2025, he held meetings with senior Chinese political and military leadership, including Vice President Han Zheng and officials of the People's Liberation Army. Discussions covered defence andsecurity cooperation, counterterrorism collaboration, joint training, defence modernisation and stronger institutional linkages.

Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to expanding military-to-military cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.