China and Pakistan held the third edition of Sea Guardian, their bilateral naval exercise, from November 11-17 in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Pakistan. This was the largest naval exercise between the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the Pakistani Navy to date, and it included both land and sea phases. The exercise … Read more
Advertisement Pakistan is among the frontline states in the China-U.S. contest for influence in Asia. As Washington cements its strategic partnership with New Delhi, Islamabad’s growing tilt toward Beijing is raising concerns in Western capitals. Last month, the United States joined India in calling out Pakistan for terrorism, indicating a clear shift in Washington’s South … Read more
Advertisement China and Pakistan maintain a strong relationship that is credited as a threshold alliance. Established in May 1951, diplomatic ties between the two neighboring states has transformed into a strong friendship and partnership encompassing various areas of cooperation. Both sides, adhering to the norms of sovereignty, formed a strong bond as they sought to … Read more
Advertisement China’s newly appointed foreign minister, Qin Gang, made his first visit to Pakistan on May 6 and 7. In a joint press meeting in Pakistan with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Qin stated that stability was a prerequisite for development. As Pakistan’s good neighbor, friend, and partner, he said, China advised political forces withing … Read more
Advertisement On May 4 and 5, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in India for a Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. It was the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to India since 2011 – but given the multilateral nature of the trip, it very much did not mark a breakthrough in bilateral relations. … Read more
In this photo released by Pakistan’s President office, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets with Pakistani President Arif Alvi, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, May 5, 2023. Credit: Pakistan President Office via AP Advertisement The Pakistani president on Friday assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on … Read more