TIANJIN/BEIJING, August 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a six-day official visit to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, being held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The visit reflects Pakistan’s continued emphasis on strengthening its role in regional cooperation and deepening its strategic partnership with China.
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High-Level Delegation
- The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, and Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar.
- The delegation is tasked with advancing CPEC-II, promoting trade and investment, and reinforcing Pakistan’s role in multilateral platforms.
Purpose of the Visit
- Reaffirming the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” with China.
- Enhancing collaboration on regional stability, connectivity, and global issues.
- Attending the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance in Beijing.
- Engaging with Chinese business leaders to attract investment into Pakistan.
Bilateral Meetings at the SCO Summit
On the sidelines of the summit, PM Sharif held several important meetings with world leaders:
- President Xi Jinping (China): A warm reception at a state banquet underscored the depth of Pak-China ties, with discussions centered on CPEC-II and mutual strategic support.
- President Vladimir Putin (Russia): Talks focused on growing Pak-Russia cooperation, particularly in energy and defense sectors.
- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Türkiye): Both leaders pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership and highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian (Iran): Reaffirmed commitment to stronger ties in energy, trade, and regional connectivity.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Malaysia): Discussed enhanced cooperation in trade and technology.
- President Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan): Reviewed rising bilateral cooperation, especially in defense and trade.
- President Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus): Reflected Pakistan’s expanding outreach to Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
- President Sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan): Emphasized SCO-driven cooperation and regional connectivity.
- President Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan): Reiterated commitment to peace and regional security.
- President Mohamed Muizzu (Maldives): Focused on strengthening South-South cooperation.
Strengthening Pakistan’s Global Standing
This SCO summit marks a critical opportunity for Pakistan to:
- Showcase its role as a bridge between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
- Reinforce its strategic partnership with China at a time of global realignments.
- Expand bilateral ties with Russia, Türkiye, Iran, and Central Asian states, boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic outreach.
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