Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad on Feb. 27, reaffirming the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
- Jiang conveyed Beijing’s firm support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and socio-economic development.
- Shehbaz assured a fully secure, business-friendly environment and pledged protection for Chinese citizens, companies, institutions, investments, and projects in Pakistan.
- Both sides pressed to accelerate China–Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and deepen cooperation in agriculture, information technology, and mining and minerals.
- They discussed regional and global issues, with references to Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as China urged restraint and emphasized safeguarding Chinese personnel while both capitals vowed close coordination.