Xi Jinping Hails China's 'Unbreakable' Friendship with Pakistan
Xi Jinping called China-Pakistan friendship 'unbreakable' while meeting PM Shehbaz Sharif — a relationship India watches closely given CPEC.
Chinese President Xi Jinping described China's friendship with Pakistan as 'unbreakable' during a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing. Xi called Sharif an 'old friend' and praised Pakistan's stated role in efforts toward peace in West Asia.
China and Pakistan share close strategic and economic ties, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under China's Belt and Road Initiative. The relationship has significant implications for India, given the corridor passes through territory India claims.
Close China-Pakistan coordination is closely watched in New Delhi, as it affects India's strategic environment in the region. Such high-level meetings signal the continued depth of the Beijing-Islamabad partnership.
Key Points to Remember
- Xi Jinping met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing
- Called the friendship 'unbreakable', Sharif an 'old friend'
- China-Pakistan tied via CPEC under Belt and Road Initiative
- CPEC passes through territory India claims
- Significant for India's strategic environment
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims & Mains (IR — China, Pakistan, CPEC, BRI).
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