TIANJIN, August 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, reaffirming the strength of the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between Pakistan and China. The meeting marked one of the most significant highlights of PM Sharif’s six-day official visit to China.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center to attend the reception banquet held in honor of world leaders attending the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping received… pic.twitter.com/rNG15FC0OP
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A Warm Welcome at SCO Summit
- PM Sharif was formally received by President Xi at the Meijiang Convention Center in Tianjin.
- The two leaders joined other heads of state for the traditional family photo, signaling Pakistan’s prominent place in the SCO framework.
Strengthening Pak-China Ties
- Discussions centered on reaffirming the decades-long strategic bond, which both sides stressed has withstood political, regional, and global challenges.
- President Xi reiterated China’s full commitment to supporting Pakistan’s economic development and sovereignty.
CPEC-II as the Future of Cooperation
- A major focus of the meeting was advancing the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC-II).
- Unlike the first phase, which emphasized infrastructure, CPEC-II will prioritize industrial cooperation, agriculture, and high-tech sectors.
- Both leaders agreed on setting tangible goals and timelines to accelerate progress, making CPEC-II a central pillar of Pakistan’s growth strategy.
Shared Vision of Prosperity
- At Tianjin University, PM Sharif praised China’s economic success in lifting millions out of poverty.
- He noted that Pakistan’s development policies were closely aligned with President Xi’s vision of shared prosperity, underscoring the value of China’s model as a source of learning for Pakistan.
Broader Regional and Global Issues
- The leaders also exchanged views on regional security and global developments, pledging stronger cooperation within multilateral forums such as the SCO.
- Both sides emphasized their shared belief in multilateralism and peaceful coexistence, rejecting unilateralism and coercive policies.
Significance of the Meeting
This high-level engagement is seen as a crucial moment in Pakistan-China relations, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to Pakistan at a time of global uncertainty. For Pakistan, the meeting with President Xi represents both a strategic reassurance and a clear pathway to future economic revival through CPEC-II.
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