Pakistan seeks deeper China ties through political, party exchanges

Pakistan and China agreed to expand bilateral cooperation after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Liu Haixing, the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department minister, in Islamabad on Monday, Mettis Global reported on November 3. Sharif called for continued political engagement and exchanges between the two parties as a means of reinforcing the countries’ strategic relationship. He also acknowledged the department’s role in strengthening institutional links and cooperation between political leaders.

The discussions covered trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure, information technology and agricultural modernisation, as well as regional and international developments. Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with China, while Liu conveyed Beijing’s support for stronger ties and welcomed progress in senior-level contacts and party exchanges. Both sides agreed to maintain coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums, and Sharif later hosted a dinner for the visiting minister and delegation.