Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Beijing, February 6, 20251. At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a state visit to China from February 4 to 8, 2025. During his stay in China, President Zardari will also attend the Opening Ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games.During the visit, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Zardari in a warm and friendly atmosphere. They had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Pakistan relations under the new situation and on the international and regional issues of mutual interests. H.E. Mr. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, and H.E. Mr. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with President Zardari respectively.2. The two sides agreed that the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership is a choice by history and by the people, and enjoys broad support from all walks of life in both countries. Having withstood the test of changing international circumstances, the enduring partnership and iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan transcends geopolitical interests and is an important positive factor for regional peace, stability and development. The two sides have always understood and supported each other, and have been deepening strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation.?The two sides noted that while the transformation not seen in a century is accelerating, the China-Pakistan relationship remains of strategic significance, and any attempt to disrupt or undermine it is bound to fail. The Chinese side reiterated that the China-Pakistan relationship is a priority in its foreign relations and of special significance in China's foreign policy. The Pakistani side underscored that the Pakistan-China relationship is the cornerstone of its foreign policy. The two sides will further deepen high-level political mutual trust, high-level practical cooperation, high-level security cooperation and high-level international coordination, accelerate efforts to build an even closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era, and contribute greater strength to common prosperity of the two countries and to peace and development of the region.3. The Pakistani side highly commended and expressed strong support for the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping. The two sides agreed to step up international cooperation in this regard to jointly tackle global challenges and foster a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.4. The Pakistani side spoke highly of the great development achievements made by Chinese people under the guidance of the Communist Party of China and expressed firm support for the Chinese side in advancing the great cause of building a great modern socialist country in all respects and realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. The Chinese side gladly noted Pakistan's National Economic Transformation Plan (Uraan), applauds the new achievements attained by Pakistan in economic reform and national development and wishes Pakistan stability, security, development and prosperity.5. The two sides reaffirmed their unyielding support for each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns. The two sides stressed that the authority of the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks no question or challenge. The Pakistani side reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle. It is of the view that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China and the Taiwan question is the core of China's core interests. It firmly supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification and resolutely opposes all forms of "Taiwan independence." Pakistan will also firmly support China on issues related to Xinjiang, Xizang, Hong Kong and the South China Sea.?The Chinese side reiterated its firm support for Pakistan in defending its national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and its support for Pakistan's efforts to safeguard national security, stability, development and prosperity.6. The two sides agreed to strengthen high-level interactions, enhance exchanges and cooperation across various departments and at different levels between central governments, local authorities, legislative bodies and political parties, and carry out in-depth exchanges of governance experience.7. The Pakistani side reiterated its strongest condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Pakistan involving Chinese personnel. It reaffirmed that ensuring the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan is the foremost responsibility of Pakistani government as China's All-weather Strategic Cooperative partner and the host country. The Chinese nationals in Pakistan have made important contributions to Pakistan's national construction and the improvement of people's livelihoods and serve as a strong force helping boost Pakistan's development, progress and prosperity. The Pakistani side expressed its sincere gratitude to the leadership and the people of China for their longstanding and invaluable support to Pakistan.The two sides reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with a zero-tolerance attitude, and agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation on counter terrorism. The Pakistani side will continue to make all efforts to investigate into the terrorist attacks involving Chinese personnel and bring the perpetrators to justice. It will also further increase input into security, and take targeted and enhanced measures to effectively ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan, and create a safe environment for cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese side spoke highly of Pakistan's unremitting efforts and tremendous sacrifices in combating terrorism, and expressed its willingness to provide necessary support for Pakistan's counter terrorism capacity building.8. The Pakistani side spoke highly of the Belt and Road Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping. The two sides agreed to promote the implementation of the eight major steps on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation in Pakistan and jointly build a growth corridor, a livelihood-enhancing corridor, an innovation corridor, a green corridor and an open corridor, to create an upgraded version of CPEC, in line with Pakistan's 5Es framework.Recalling the 13th CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting, the two sides are committed to further leveraging the JCC's functions to strengthen alignment of ideas and coordination of actions for high-quality CPEC development. The Pakistani side appreciated the Chinese side for the successful holding of the seminar on creating an upgraded version of CPEC which helped the Pakistani officials learn the first-hand experience of China's development and offered the Pakistani side valuable learning opportunity. The two sides agreed to hold the 14th JCC meeting as early as possible at a mutually agreed date.9. The two sides reaffirmed that, in accordance with the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, efforts will be made to advance the upgradation of ML-1 in a phased and secure manner. The two sides reiterated that the Karakoram Highway (Raikot-Thakot) realignment project is of great importance to the land connectivity between China and Pakistan, and agreed to reach an early consensus on its implementation and financing.??The two sides welcomed the official inauguration of the new Gwadar International Airport, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the comprehensive development and operation of the Gwadar Port to further leverage its role as a multimodal logistics hub to boost local economic growth through industrial development. Recognizing the significance of the Gwadar Port, both sides agreed to optimally utilize its potential as a key hub of connectivity and trade.10. The Chinese side reiterated its support to Pakistan's industrialization and development of export-oriented industries. It encourages Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan's qualified Special Economic Zones based on market and business principles. The Pakistani side reiterated its commitment to continuing to improve its business environment and provide a favorable policy framework for Chinese investment. The two sides welcome active participation of third parties in CPEC cooperation.?11. The two sides expressed their willingness to encourage Chinese companies to engage in investment and cooperation in Pakistan's mining industry, and encourage relevant departments of both countries to carry out terrestrial and marine geological survey cooperation. The Pakistani side welcomes Chinese companies' participation in offshore oil and gas explorations.12. The two sides agreed to further strengthen agricultural cooperation and select next batch of projects under the CPEC framework.13. The Pakistani side expressed appreciation for China's important contributions to alleviating power shortages in Pakistan. The two sides agreed to strengthen exchanges in improving efficiency and management of the power system in Pakistan.14. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation on information technology and promote policy and talent exchanges in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, big data and communication technology. The Chinese side would encourage its technology companies to actively expand their businesses in Pakistan to accelerate Science & Technology cooperation in the high-quality development of CPEC's second phase and develop an innovation corridor.15. The two sides agreed to conduct further consultation on trade liberalization under the framework of the Phase-II of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, and actively explore the possible bilateral concessional arrangements based on the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. The Chinese side welcomes Pakistani enterprises to make full use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo and the China-South Asia Expo to expand exports to China.The two sides noted with satisfaction their ongoing collaborative efforts to leverage joint ventures in priority areas to enhance the export-oriented industry in Pakistan and encouraged Chinese companies with capabilities to invest in these sectors under the concept of win-win cooperation. The two sides agreed to strengthen joint support for Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation in both countries and facilitate deeper exchanges and cooperation between business communities of the two countries.The Pakistani side reiterated its high appreciation for China's valuable support for the fiscal and financial stability of Pakistan. Both sides reaffirmed their desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the financial and banking sectors, and support each other within regional and international multilateral financial platforms.16. The two sides emphasized that the China-Pakistan cooperation opens to all regions in Pakistan and aims to benefit all Pakistani people. They agreed to continue to carry out cooperation on people's livelihood in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, education, climate response, and disaster prevention and alleviation, and to deliver more "small and beautiful" projects beneficial for the people. The Pakistani side spoke highly of the children's congenital heart disease treatment project and health kits project carried out by the Chinese side in Pakistan. The two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation in health sector, including in traditional and herbal medicine. Both sides agreed to further enhance human resources development cooperation under the Global Development Initiative.17. The Pakistani side thanked the Chinese side for training Pakistan's agriculture professionals and IT professionals. The two sides agreed to expand cooperation in areas such as education, media, think tanks, youth, films and television to strengthen the bond between the two peoples and enhance mutual learning between civilizations. The Chinese side expressed the readiness to actively support Pakistani students in learning the Chinese language as well as to explore avenues for promoting technical and vocational training.18. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the existing level of cooperation in space and agreed to advance and pursue further progress in this important area for socio-economic purpose.?19. The two sides underscored that strategic defence and security cooperation between China and Pakistan plays an irreplaceable and critical role in maintaining peace, stability and strategic balance in the region. The two sides expressed satisfaction that the two militaries have long enjoyed high-level of mutual trust, high-level cooperation, and high-level coordination. The two sides agreed to maintain the momentum of high-level military-to-military visits and exchanges, and to continuously elevate cooperation in areas of joint training, exercises and military technology.20. The two sides believe that a peaceful and prosperous South Asia is in the common interest of all parties and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia and the need for resolution of all outstanding disputes, and their opposition to any unilateral action. The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side on the latest developments in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chinese side reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is left over from history and should be properly and peacefully resolved in accordance with the U.N. Charter, relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements.?21. The two sides stressed that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and to true multilateralism. The two countries continue to advocate for dialogue over confrontation, partnerships over alliances and multilateralism over unilateralism and protectionism. They expressed satisfaction with their close cooperation at the U.N. and other multilateral fora, and expressed resolution to further deepen coordination on multilateral issues to uphold common interests of developing countries and international equity and justice.The two sides agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on the issue of Afghanistan, and play a constructive role in helping Afghanistan achieve stable development and integrate into the international community. The two sides reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with a zero-tolerance attitude. They called on the Interim Afghan Government to take visible and verifiable actions to dismantle and eliminate all terrorist groups based in Afghanistan which continue to pose a serious threat to regional and global security, and to prevent the use of Afghan territory against other countries.22. The two sides welcome the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and hope that the agreement will be implemented effectively, leading to a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The two sides reaffirmed their support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including their right to establish an independent State of Palestine. The two sides will work with international community to make unremitting effort for peace and stability in the Middle East.23. During the visit, the two sides signed more than a dozen documents covering cooperation on CPEC, trade, science and technology, people's livelihoods, and media, etc.24. President Zardari expressed appreciation to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Pakistan at a mutually-convenient time. The two sides agreed to maintain communication on the matter through diplomatic channels.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
On the morning of February 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that the traditional friendship between China and Brunei has a time-honored history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 30 years ago, the two countries have continuously deepened political mutual trust, actively synergized development strategies, and achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation in various fields. The two countries have also maintained good coordination in international and regional affairs, set a fine example of equality and mutual benefit between countries of different sizes, and made positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. The joint building of a China-Brunei community with a shared future conforms to the trend of the times, serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples, and opens a new chapter in bilateral relations. The two countries should build on the momentum, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic coordination, respect and trust each other, treat each other with sincerity, and always be good neighbors linked by the sea, good friends with mutual trust, and good partners for common development.Xi Jinping stressed that China is ready to join hands with Brunei on the path of national development and bring more benefits to the two peoples. The two sides should enhance the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Brunei's Wawasan 2035, advance the two flagship projects of the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor and the Hengyi petrochemical project, and build the China-BIMP-EAGA and the "New Land-Sea Corridor" as dual hubs. China is willing to encourage more enterprises to invest and do business in Brunei, and support Brunei's development of digital economy, artificial intelligence and new energy industries to help the country diversify its economy. China supports the two countries in conducting research cooperation on hybrid rice and welcomes Brunei to make good use of such platforms as the China International Import Expo and the China-ASEAN Expo to expand exports of high-quality agricultural and fishery products to China. The two sides should carry forward the fine tradition of people-to-people and cultural exchanges, deepen exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, tourism, and sports and at the sub-national level, jointly promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, safeguard international fairness and justice, and play a positive role in promoting international and regional peace and stability.Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah extended New Year wishes for the Year of the Snake to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people. He said that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has maintained sustained rapid economic growth and lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, which is a remarkable achievement. China puts forward three global initiatives, playing a key role in world peace, stability and development and demonstrating its responsibility as a major country. Brunei and China have always respected and trusted each other, and bilateral relations have continued to grow, with both sides working together towards a Brunei-China community with a shared future. He thanked China for supporting Brunei's economic diversification strategy and said that bilateral cooperation has benefited the people of Brunei. Brunei firmly pursues the one-China policy and is willing to consolidate the strategic cooperative partnership with China to bring more benefits to the two peoples. Brunei is willing to strengthen political mutual trust with China, deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, fishery, energy and other fields, and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges. At present, the international community is facing new complex situations and challenges, and Brunei is willing to strengthen cooperation with China, uphold multilateralism and free trade, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.The two sides issued the Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam on Advancing the Strategic Cooperative Partnership towards a China-Brunei Community with a Shared Future.After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents in judicial, Belt and Road cooperation, economy and trade, media and other fields.Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square. The guard of honor lined up in salutation. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Brunei. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah reviewed the honor guard of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.At noon on the same day, Xi Jinping held a welcome banquet for Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov
On the morning of February 5, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who is on a state visit to China.Xi Jinping pointed out that linked by mountains and rivers, China and Kyrgyzstan are good neighbors, good friends and good partners enjoying close people-to-people ties. Over the years, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have realized leapfrog growth and reached the new height of a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. The two sides have continuously consolidated political mutual trust and seen fruitful results from cooperation in various fields, which increasingly strengthened the social and popular foundation for building a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future. China supports Kyrgyzstan in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, and is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to further synergize development strategies, expand sharing of governance experience, advance all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly safeguard the common interests of the two countries, and promote more substantive progress in building a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future.Xi Jinping emphasized that the two sides should continue to explore new ideas, focus on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. China is willing to continue to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation, import more quality goods from Kyrgyzstan, support more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Kyrgyzstan, and hope that Kyrgyzstan will earnestly protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors. Xi Jinping called on the two countries to comprehensively enhance connectivity, and build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with high standards and high quality, while renovating and modernizing existing ports and opening more passenger and freight flights to further facilitate the flow of people and goods between the two countries. The two sides should expand cooperation in cross-border e-commerce, big data, artificial intelligence and other new quality productive forces to create fresh growth drivers. Xi Jinping urged the two countries to ensure the sound operation of the Chinese Culture Center, Luban Workshop and Confucius Institute, strengthen exchanges at the sub-national level, and cultivate more forces dedicated to China-Kyrgyzstan friendship. China is ready to work closely with Kyrgyzstan to upgrade cooperation under the China-Central Asia mechanism, make the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) more substantive and stronger, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.Sadyr Japarov said that it was a great pleasure for him to visit China at the beginning of the New Year and extended his best Chinese New Year wishes to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people, and wished China success in hosting the 9th Asian Winter Games. Under President Xi Jinping's leadership, China has made remarkable achievements on the journey of realizing the two centenary goals, shared the fruits of development with other countries, and carried forward the fine traditional Chinese culture while moving toward modernization, setting an example for the world. Kyrgyzstan is willing to learn from China's successful experience. Kyrgyzstan and China enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges. Noting that bilateral relations have been elevated to a new level in recent years, he said China is a reliable friend and partner of Kyrgyzstan. Close cooperation between various departments and at the sub-national level has yielded fruitful results. Kyrgyzstan is willing to continue to firmly support China on the Taiwan question and issues related to Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Kyrgyzstan is ready to work with China to achieve more results in building a Kyrgyzstan-China community with a shared future, pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensure the success in building the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway as the "silk road on steel rail", and advance cooperation in industry, investment, trade, transportation, e-commerce, education, and other areas. In the face of complex changes in the international and regional situations, Kyrgyzstan is ready to work closely with China to push for greater development of the SCO and the China-Central Asia mechanism, actively implement the three global initiatives, and jointly safeguard regional and world peace and stability.Following the talks, the two heads of state jointly signed the Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Kyrgyz Republic on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for a New Era, and witnessed the signing of the cooperation plan for the Belt and Road Initiative as well as a number of cooperation documents in the fields of diplomacy, economy, trade and agriculture.Prior to the talks, Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Sadyr Japarov and his wife Aigul Japarova at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square. The guard of honor lined up in salutation. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Kyrgyzstan. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Sadyr Japarov reviewed the honor guard of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.At noon on the same day, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan held a welcome banquet for Sadyr Japarov and his wife at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari
On the afternoon of February 5, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The enduring traditional friendship between China and Pakistan, forged by the elder generation of leaders of the two countries, is the invaluable treasure of the two countries and two peoples. In recent years, the two countries have provided firm political support for each other, maintained close high-level exchanges, and deeply advanced the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and cooperation in various fields, setting a good example of state-to-state relations. China is ready to work hand in hand with Pakistan on each other's path to modernization, and speed up efforts to build an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity.Xi Jinping stressed that China always views its relations with Pakistan from a strategic perspective, maintains a high degree of stability and continuity in its friendly policy toward Pakistan, and is committed to a friendly policy toward all Pakistani people. China will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, countering terrorism, and following a development path suited to its national conditions. He called on the two countries to deepen the synergy of development strategies and the exchange of governance experience, strengthen exchanges at all levels and across all departments, and constantly consolidate the political foundation of China-Pakistan relations. China welcomes Pakistan to become one of the first countries to benefit from China's further deepening of reform comprehensively and expanding high-standard opening up. China is ready to deepen practical cooperation with Pakistan in various fields, work together to upgrade CPEC cooperation, and help Pakistan consolidate its development foundations and unleash its development potential. China hopes that the Pakistani side will intensify the security protection for Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. Noting that next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, Xi Jinping called on the two sides to deepen exchange and cooperation on culture, education and the media, so as to pass on the China-Pakistan friendship from generation to generation. China appreciates Pakistan's active support for the three global initiatives and participation in relevant cooperation, and is ready to work with Pakistan to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, resist unilateralism and hegemonic practices, strengthen multilateral coordination, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan and China are close neighbors and all-weather good friends and partners. The friendship between Pakistan and China has weathered changing circumstances, and the hearts of the two peoples have always remained closely connected. Pakistan will stand steadfastly with China no matter how the situation changes. The Pakistani side appreciates China's selfless assistance for Pakistan's economic and social development. Pakistan is willing to learn from China's successful experience and advance the high-quality development of the CPEC and cooperation in various fields, so as to help the country realize its industrialization and modernization. Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has played an ever-growing leadership role in international affairs and has become an increasingly important force for safeguarding world peace, stability and prosperity. Pakistan is willing to work closely with China to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade, and promote the common interests of the two countries and the vast number of developing countries.After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of the CPEC, trade, science and technology, and radio and television.Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Asif Ali Zardari at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square. The guard of honor lined up in salutation. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Pakistan. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Asif Ali Zardari reviewed the honor guard of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.On the evening of the same day, Xi Jinping held a welcome banquet for Asif Ali Zardari at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Sends Chinese New Year Card in Return to Friends in U.S. State of Iowa
On January 27, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a Chinese New Year card in return to friends in U.S. State of Iowa. Xi Jinping said that 40 years ago when he visited the beautiful State of Iowa, he was warmly received by the people there, which is still fresh in his memory. China and the United States share extensive common interests and broad space for cooperation and can become partners and friends. China and the United States can help each other succeed and achieve common prosperity for the benefit of both countries and the world at large. Xi expressed his hope that the two peoples will pay more visits to each other and have more exchanges, jointly write new stories of friendship between the two peoples, and make new contributions to the development of China-U.S. relations.Earlier, 58 people from Iowa?of the U.S., including friends Luca Berrone, Gary Dvorchak and Sarah Lande, former U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and his wife, former President of the World Food Prize Foundation Kenneth Quinn, as well as representatives of teachers, students and parents from Iowa who participated in the initiative of inviting 50,000 young Americans to China on?exchange and study programs for a five-year period, jointly sent a Chinese New Year card to President Xi Jinping.?In the card, the U.S. friends recalled President Xi Jinping's first visit to Iowa in 1985, and extended New Year wishes to President Xi Jinping for the Year of the Snake. The representatives of teachers, students and parents thanked President Xi Jinping for putting forward the initiative of "50,000 in five years", shared their feelings about visiting China, and expressed their expectations to visit China again.
President Xi Jinping Has Virtual Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
On the afternoon of January 21, President Xi Jinping had a?virtual?meeting?with?Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.The two presidents exchanged New Year greetings. President Xi expressed his?pleasure in?having a virtual meeting?with President Putin just?a few days before?the Chinese Spring Festival, and?shared his hope?for?a flourishing China-Russia relationship?in the year ahead. President Putin responded by expressing his pleasure to talk to President Xi via video link at the beginning of the New Year. He wished President Xi and the Chinese people a happy Spring Festival and all the best.President Xi recalled the three meetings he had with President Putin?in 2024 and the?many important common understandings?they reached. In 2024, the two countries celebrated the 75th?anniversary of their?diplomatic ties. The bilateral?relationship, centering on the spirit of?lasting good-neighborliness?and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination,?and mutually beneficial cooperation,?demonstrated?renewed vitality. The China-Russia Years of Culture had many highlights. Practical cooperation made steady progress. Two-way trade maintained growth momentum. Close coordination in such multilateral fora as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS provided more positive energy to the reform and development of the global governance system.President Xi stressed his readiness to work with President Putin and guide?China-Russia relations to a new height in 2025, to?respond to?external uncertainties with the stability?and resilience?of China-Russia?ties, to?boost?the development and prosperity?of both?countries,?and to uphold international fairness and justice.?He underscored the need for the two countries to deepen strategic coordination, firmly support each other, and defend their legitimate?interests. He also noted the need to cement and expand bilateral relations?with a view to deepening?practical cooperation. This year marks?the 80th?anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War. It also marks?the 80th?anniversary of the?United Nations.?China and Russia should take the opportunities presented by the anniversaries to jointly safeguard?the U.N.-centered international system?and?the?fruits of victory in World War II, and?to call on all countries to observe the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, uphold universally recognized basic norms of international relations, and follow true multilateralism.?As the rotating president of the SCO, China will work with Russia and other member states to take the organization to a new stage featuring higher-quality development and greater responsibility and contribution. China and Russia should also work together to advance greater BRICS cooperation and write a new chapter of the Global South pursuing strength through unity.President Putin noted that Russia and China always trust each other, support each other, and treat each other as equals, and that the bilateral cooperation, which serves the interests of both peoples, has remained impervious to shifts in the international landscape. It is good to see that bilateral trade and energy cooperation keeps sound momentum, mutual visits by tourists are on the rise, and the two sides have close communication and collaboration in multilateral arena. Russia firmly supports the fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and firmly opposes "Taiwan independence" in any form. Eighty years ago, Russia and China fought against aggressors at the cost of blood and life, thus safeguarding national sovereignty and dignity. This year, the two countries should jointly celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and defend the outcomes of World War II. Russia will work with China to strengthen cooperation in multilateral affairs and play a positive role for world peace and development.The two presidents also had an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, and agreed to maintain strategic communication in 2025.Wang Yi attended the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President-Elect?Donald J. Trump on the Phone
On the evening of January 17, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump.President Xi congratulated Trump on his reelection as President of the United States. President Xi noted that they both attach great importance to their interactions, and both hope for a good start of the China-U.S. relationship during the new U.S. presidency. President Xi expressed his readiness to secure greater progress in China-U.S. relations from a new starting point.President Xi stressed that the two great nations of China and the United States are pursuing their respective dreams, and are both committed to delivering a better life to their people. Given the extensive common interests and broad space of cooperation between the two countries, China and the United States can become partners and friends, contribute to each other’s success, and advance shared prosperity for the good of the two countries and the whole world.President Xi pointed out that it is natural for two big countries with different national conditions to have some disagreements. The important thing is to respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, and find a proper solution. The Taiwan question concerns China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The U.S. side needs to approach it with prudence. The bilateral economic ties are essentially mutually beneficial and win-win. Confrontation and conflict should not be an option for the two countries. The two sides should follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, work more closely together, do more big, practical and good things that benefit the two countries and the world, and keep the two giant ships of China and the United States sailing forward along the route of steady, sound and sustainable development.President-Elect Trump thanked President Xi for the congratulations, and said he values his great relations with President Xi. He hoped they would keep talking to each other, and looked forward to meeting with President Xi soon. As the most important countries in the world, the United States and China should get along well for years and beyond and work together for world peace.The two leaders also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and other major international and regional issues of mutual interest.The two leaders agreed to set up a channel of strategic communication to keep in regular touch on major issues of shared interest.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Viet Nam
On January 18, 2025, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to warmly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Viet Nam, two friendly socialist neighbors, represent a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, the two countries have fought side by side and supported each other in their struggle for national independence and liberation. "So profound is the friendship between Viet Nam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers." This has become the most vivid portrayal of the relations between the two parties and countries. In advancing socialism, the two sides have learned from each other, forged ahead hand in hand, and continuously deepened their comprehensive strategic cooperation. China and Viet Nam share the same ideals and pursue a shared future, which is the hallmark of the relations between the two parties and countries. Recalling his successful visit to Viet Nam in 2023, Xi Jinping said that the two sides announced the joint building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, ushering the relations between the two parties and countries into a new stage.Xi Jinping stressed that at present, as changes of the world, of the times and of historical significance are unfolding in unprecedented ways, the continued commitment of China and Viet Nam to following in good faith the path of socialism bears on the future of the two parties and countries as well as the future of the global socialist cause, and is of great significance to the peace, stability, development and prosperity of the region and the world at large. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Viet Nam relations and is ready to work with Vietnamese leaders to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the "China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges", keep in mind the original mission, deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and continue to forge ahead together on the new journey toward socialist modernization, so as to strive for new and sustained achievements in building a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make important contributions to revitalizing the world socialist cause and promoting human development and progress.To Lam said that over the past 75 years, the two parties and countries have moved forward hand in hand, forging a traditional friendship described as "So profound is the friendship between Viet Nam and China, because we are both comrades and brothers." The party, government and people of Viet Nam have always regarded the development of relations with China as a consistent stand and top priority in Viet Nam's foreign policy. Against the backdrop of profound and complex changes in the international and regional situations and with the socialist cause of the two countries entering a critical stage, the top leaders of the two parties and countries have agreed to build a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. To Lam expressed his firm belief that under the personal care and guidance from the leaders of the two parties and countries, various departments of the two sides will work closely together to push the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future to a new level.Luong Cuong said, the history and practice of the past 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and China have proved that the development of bilateral traditional friendly relations conforms to the fundamental aspirations and long-term interests of the two peoples and will contribute to regional and world peace, stability, cooperation and development. Viet Nam is ready to work with China to continuously deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation and promote the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Luong Cuong expressed the belief that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, China will successfully achieve all the goals and tasks set forth at the 20th CPC National Congress and build China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Prime Minister of the Vietnamese government Pham Minh Chinh. Li Qiang said that he is ready to work with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to earnestly follow through on the important common understandings reached between the top leaders of the two parties and countries and push the development of bilateral relations and bilateral cooperation in various fields to new heights.Pham Minh Chinh said, Viet Nam is ready to work with China to strengthen supervision and guidance to various departments and localities of the two sides, speed up the implementation of important cooperation plans, and deliver on the consensus reached by leaders of the two parties and countries on the six overall goals of "greater political mutual trust, more solid security cooperation, deeper mutually beneficial cooperation, stronger popular support, closer multilateral coordination and better handling of differences".
