Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Trade Ties, Expand Regional Cooperation

Report by Safarti Tarjuman International Desk

Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen trade and investment ties and maintain close diplomatic communication, following the recent de-escalation of hostilities between Pakistan and India. The development was confirmed during a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

The talks come shortly after Pakistan and India reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10, following the most intense cross-border conflict in nearly 30 years. The flare-up was triggered by a deadly April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 dead.

During the meeting, Wang Yi reiterated China’s support for peaceful resolution of disputes between Pakistan and India, encouraging both sides to maintain dialogue and uphold the newly agreed ceasefire.

“China supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and welcomes efforts to resolve differences through peaceful means,” said Wang Yi, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.

Both countries agreed to enhance collaboration in several key sectors, including:

• Trade and bilateral investment
• Agriculture
• Industrial development
• Regional connectivity

The Pakistani foreign ministry stated that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and advance shared development goals through existing frameworks.

In a parallel meeting, Foreign Minister Dar and Wang Yi were also joined by Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi. The three leaders discussed regional integration strategies and agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The initiative forms part of China’s wider Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at strengthening global infrastructure and trade networks.

The trilateral group also announced that the next round of meetings would take place in Kabul, further advancing regional cooperation and connectivity.