Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strength of ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at Kunming Meeting

Tamseela Akhtar

Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Pakistan’s Additional Secretary for Asia-Pacific, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, and China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong, held a significant bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming. The discussion reaffirmed the enduring vitality of the Pakistan-China *All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership* amid evolving regional and global challenges.

High-Level Dialogue on Strategic Coordination and CPEC Progress

Both officials exchanged in-depth views on the fast-changing regional and international landscape, emphasizing the importance of continued *strategic communication and coordination* to address emerging issues and capitalize on shared opportunities for regional peace and economic growth.

A key focus of the meeting was the ongoing advancement of the *China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)*, with priority sectors including:

Agriculture technology
Mines and minerals
Industrial parks
Offshore oil and gas exploration
Environmental protection
Connectivity infrastructure

The parties agreed to *accelerate project implementation* in these areas to promote socio-economic development and shared prosperity. They also welcomed the inclusion of *third-party participation* in CPEC initiatives to enhance cooperation and investment.

Commitment to Multilateralism and Future Engagements

Ambassador Siddiqui and Vice Minister Sun underscored the need to maintain the momentum of *high-level exchanges, highlighting the upcoming **6th Round of the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue* at the Foreign Ministers’ level as a platform to deepen mutual trust and collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a mutual reaffirmation of their commitment to *multilateralism, particularly coordination at the **United Nations*. Both sides pledged to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and to work together in promoting an open, inclusive, and rules-based international order.

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