On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Xi Jinping stated that over the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the two countries have understood, trusted, and supported each other, forging an unbreakable traditional friendship. Their strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation have effectively promoted the development of each country. No matter how the international situation changes, China will always prioritize the development of China-Pakistan relations in its neighborhood diplomacy. Not long ago, he received a letter from Pakistani students at Tianjin University. The students are determined to be builders of China-Pakistan cooperation, disseminators of exchanges, and guardians of friendship. He is very pleased to see that the cause of friendship between the two countries has successors. The two sides should accelerate the construction of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, achieve more results in all-weather cooperation, better benefit the two peoples, contribute to regional peace and stability, and set an example for building a community with a shared future in the neighborhood.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. China is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with Pakistan, strengthen strategic communication, and steer the correct direction of bilateral relations. The two sides should solidly advance the action plan for building a China-Pakistan community with a shared future, coordinate major landmark projects and “small yet beautiful” livelihood projects, and deepen all-round cooperation in agriculture, industry, artificial intelligence, and talent cultivation. The two sides should carry out higher-level and broader security cooperation to jointly maintain regional peace and stability. China appreciates Pakistan’s proactive role in mediating for the restoration of peace in the Middle East. The two sides should continue to maintain close communication and coordination, jointly oppose unilateralism and Cold War mentality, and jointly promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization that benefits all.

Shehbaz Sharif stated that President Xi Jinping is a great friend of the Pakistani people, as well as a great friend of all peace-loving people in the world. Under President Xi’s strong leadership, China’s economy has achieved remarkable success, providing solid support for maintaining world peace and building a multipolar world. The ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China, forged by the older generation of leaders of both countries, is time-tested, unbreakable, and incomparable. Pakistan firmly adheres to the One-China principle, firmly supports China’s stance on all issues concerning China’s core interests, and will forever be China’s good friend and good partner. Pakistan is willing to jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with China, learn from China’s governance experience, deepen Belt and Road cooperation, advance the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and continuously develop Pakistan-China relations to benefit the two peoples. Pakistan thanks China for supporting its mediation in the US-Iran negotiations. The four-point proposal put forward by President Xi Jinping on the Middle East situation is a guiding plan for achieving peace. Pakistan is willing to closely coordinate with China to jointly contribute to world peace and stability.

Wang Yi attended the meeting.

Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is a monumental building located on the western side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Constructed in 1959 in just ten months for the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, it serves as the primary venue for the National People’s Congress and other major political and cultural events. The hall symbolizes the political power and architectural ambition of modern China, featuring a grand auditorium and numerous meeting halls named after Chinese provinces.
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Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is a significant political building located on the western side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Constructed in just ten months in 1959 as part of the “Ten Great Buildings” project celebrating the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic, it serves as the primary venue for the National People’s Congress and other major state and party meetings. The hall is also a popular tourist attraction, known for its vast auditorium, grand halls representing various provinces, and its role in hosting diplomatic events.

Tianjin University

Tianjin University, founded in 1895 as Peiyang University, is the oldest modern university in China. Located in Tianjin, it has a rich history of pioneering engineering and technology education, playing a key role in China’s industrialization and modernization. Today, it remains a prestigious institution, known for its strong programs in science, engineering, and architecture.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major infrastructure and economic development project linking Gwadar Port in Pakistan to China’s Xinjiang region. Launched in 2013 under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, it includes roads, railways, energy projects, and special economic zones, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and trade. CPEC builds upon the long-standing diplomatic and strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, often referred to as “all-weather friends.”