China and Pakistan Set to Hold Sixth Round of Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad

Beijing | Islamabad — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China announced on Tuesday that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a senior member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will visit Pakistan from August 20 to 22, 2025, for the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. He will meet his counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

Advancing All-Weather Strategic Partnership

The visit underscores the long-standing “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between China and Pakistan. Both sides are expected to review the progress of ongoing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)—a flagship initiative of the Belt and Road framework—and discuss ways to accelerate industrial cooperation, infrastructure development, and energy collaboration.

Chinese officials emphasized that the dialogue reflects Beijing’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing Pakistan’s role in multilateral platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Regional Security and Counterterrorism Cooperation

Alongside economic dialogue, the talks will also prioritize regional peace and stability. Foreign ministers will exchange views on counterterrorism strategies, border security, and Afghanistan’s integration into broader regional frameworks. This comes amid heightened concerns about regional security dynamics and the importance of coordinated responses to transnational threats.

The Sixth Round follows earlier sessions that cemented trust between the two countries, particularly after the successful completion of major CPEC energy and infrastructure projects. The dialogue aims to consolidate previous gains while identifying new avenues for trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit coincides with preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, where Pakistan is expected to play a key role. Analysts believe these back-to-back engagements highlight China’s intention to anchor Pakistan more firmly within its regional diplomacy framework.

Reinforcing Political Trust

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson noted that Wang Yi’s visit will reaffirm the “iron-clad friendship” between the two nations and deepen political trust at a time of global uncertainty. Both sides are expected to issue a joint communiqué outlining fresh commitments for cooperation.

The strategic dialogue in Islamabad will mark another milestone in the decades-long China-Pakistan partnership, setting the stage for deeper economic integration, enhanced regional security collaboration, and elevated diplomatic coordination.

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