Overview of Diplomatic Visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on August 21, 2025, marking his second visit in three years to attend the 6th Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Pakistan The Express TribuneDawn. He was formally received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who described their talks as “fruitful and substantive” DawnThe Express Tribune.
Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue
CPEC 2.0 & Economic Ties
Both sides delved into long-range cooperation, particularly CPEC 2.0, and explored enhancements in trade, economic ties, multilateral collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges The Express Tribune.
Strengthening Bilateral Alliance
They reaffirmed the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, highlighting how the friendship between Pakistan and China plays a vital role in ensuring regional peace, stability, and prosperity The Express Tribune.
Cross-Border Coordination
Wang and Dar agreed to maintain close coordination, both bilaterally and at multilateral forums The Express Tribune.
Strategic Context and Broader Implications
- Trilateral Momentum: The visit follows a trilateral session in Kabul involving Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan, emphasizing enhanced regional cooperation, trade, transit, anti-terrorism, and extending CPEC into Afghanistan The NationAP NewsReuters.
- Regional Diplomacy: Wang’s arrival comes after high-profile talks in New Delhi, amidst recent military tensions between India and Pakistan. His itinerary includes planned meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit later this month) and Pakistani military leadership Arab News+1DawnThe Express Tribune+1Aaj English TV.
Conclusion
This 6th Strategic Dialogue reinforces the steadfast Pakistan-China partnership, with emphasis on economic expansion through CPEC 2.0, regional security collaboration, and high-level diplomatic synergy. It also sets the tone for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming Beijing visit, which will formally launch the delayed CPEC second phase during the SCO Summit.
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