Overview
- A joint communique from the 7th China–Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue urged “visible and verifiable” steps to dismantle Afghan-based terrorist groups and to stop cross-border militancy.
- Both governments announced work on an upgraded CPEC 2.0 focused on industry, agriculture and mining, alongside deeper cooperation in finance and banking.
- China publicly praised Pakistan’s counterterrorism measures and efforts to protect Chinese personnel and projects tied to the Belt and Road initiative.
- Chinese sources reported Beijing’s dissatisfaction with slow CPEC delivery at Gwadar port and airport and the M‑8 motorway, with future financing described as conditional on completion, transparency and stronger security; a security assistance offer and a review visit to Pakistan were also reported.
- The statement marked the 75th year of diplomatic ties with year‑long commemorations, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the One‑China principle, and highlighted shared positions on regional diplomacy and opposition to bloc politics.