China, Pakistan reach 'new broad consensus' on boosting ties
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 25, 2026. China Daily via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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KARACHI - China and Pakistan have reached a new broad consensus on deepening their strategic partnership, according to a joint statement issued by the countries at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz Shari's visit to Beijing.
The countries have agreed to promote "high-quality development" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and welcome the participation of third parties in its development, the statement said.
(Reporting by Ariba Shahid, writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh)
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool Tingshu Wang Reuters
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, army chief Asim Munir attend a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool Tingshu Wang Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool Tingshu Wang Reuters
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 11:36 PM.
