刘海星访问：巩固巴基斯坦与中国之间的牢固友谊。
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The friendship between Pakistan and China is a remarkable example of a longstanding international relationship built on mutual trust, respect, shared interests and an enduring commitment to cooperation. Over the decades, it has survived changing regional and international circumstances, political transitions and geopolitical challenges. Often described as an iron-clad, time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, this relationship has evolved into a comprehensive collaboration encompassing politics, diplomacy, defence, trade, investment, technology, education and cultural exchanges. The recent visit of Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has provided fresh momentum to this historic partnership and strengthened its political and institutional foundations.
Liu visited Pakistan from November 1 to 3, 2026, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. His first official visit to Pakistan in his present capacity carried considerable political and strategic significance. As head of the CPC’s International Department (IDCPC), Liu plays an important role in promoting relations between the Communist Party of China and political parties and institutions worldwide. His visit therefore represented an important opportunity to deepen political understanding, strengthen institutional connections and reinforce the strategic consensus between the two countries.
High-level engagement: A demonstration of mutual trust
The significance of the visit was reflected in Liu’s meetings with Pakistan’s highest political and military leadership. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the Chinese dignitary and reaffirmed that Pakistan–China relations constitute an iron-clad, time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. He emphasised that this friendship rests on mutual trust, mutual respect and deep-rooted bonds between the peoples of both countries.
Their discussions covered trade, investment, infrastructure, connectivity, information technology and agricultural modernisation, alongside regional and international developments. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums.
Liu also held a substantive meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, focusing on political engagement, cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Their reaffirmation of the positive momentum in bilateral relations demonstrated the importance both countries attach to sustained diplomatic and institutional communication.
An equally important meeting took place at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, where the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, received the visiting minister. Discussions covered evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations. Both sides reaffirmed their determination to strengthen the strategic partnership. Liu appreciated Pakistan’s contribution to regional peace and stability.
The engagement with political and military leadership demonstrated that Pakistan–China cooperation rests on broad institutional foundations, extending beyond individual governments and diplomatic channels.
Political understanding and governance cooperation
One of the most significant achievements of the visit was the symposium on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building and the seminar on China–Pakistan governance, co-chaired by Liu Haixing and Ishaq Dar on November 2.
The participation of representatives from Pakistan’s major political parties, including Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal, PPP Secretary General Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, Senators Sherry Rehman and Anusha Rahman Khan, and former Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, gave the event particular importance. Representatives of the Foreign Office, think tanks and the policy community also attended.
This engagement demonstrated that the relationship is not restricted to government-to-government cooperation. Political parties, academic institutions, researchers and policy organisations have important roles in building mutual understanding and ensuring continuity in bilateral relations. Greater exchange of governance experiences, institutional practices and development strategies can contribute to stronger policymaking and national development in both countries.
Such broad-based political engagement is particularly valuable for Pakistan, where continuity of economic policies and national development priorities remains essential.
CPEC 2.0 and emerging economic opportunities
The visit also reinforced expectations for advancing the next phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Discussions on CPEC 2.0 and enhanced security cooperation reflect the shared determination to protect existing investments while creating new opportunities for industrial development and economic transformation.
The next phase should focus on industrial cooperation, agricultural modernisation, information technology, mining, renewable energy, employment generation and regional connectivity. Pakistan must move beyond infrastructure development towards productive investment, export-oriented industries, technology transfer and stronger participation by local businesses.
Security cooperation is equally important. Protecting Chinese personnel, infrastructure and investments is a shared responsibility and an essential requirement for sustaining investor confidence. Stronger coordination and effective implementation of security arrangements can help create a more reliable environment for future projects.
Two recent initiatives further complement this positive momentum. The China–Pakistan Information Corridor, launched on October 26, brings together media, businesses, think tanks, culture, tourism and youth exchanges. Similarly, the October 29 agreement to operationalise a Green Channel at the Sost–Khunjerab border will facilitate agricultural and allied trade through improved customs coordination and priority processing of eligible consignments.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how the strategic relationship can generate practical opportunities for businesses, farmers, young people and wider communities.
An enduring friendship with a forward-looking vision
Liu Haixing’s visit has reinforced the political confidence, institutional connectivity and strategic understanding that underpin Pakistan–China relations. Its significance extends beyond the meetings themselves: it has strengthened the foundations for future cooperation and reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to their shared strategic partnership.
The immediate priority must now be implementation. Both governments should establish effective follow-up mechanisms, accelerate priority projects, improve coordination, facilitate private-sector participation and strengthen cooperation among universities, research institutions, media organisations and young professionals.
Pakistan and China have repeatedly demonstrated that their friendship is not dependent on temporary political circumstances or short-term calculations. It is rooted in decades of trust, solidarity and practical cooperation. The relationship is often described as higher than mountains, deeper than oceans and sweeter than honey; its enduring strength is reflected in the consistency of their mutual support.
Liu Haixing’s visit has added another important chapter to this remarkable history. By translating political goodwill into economic progress, technological advancement, institutional cooperation and stronger people-to-people connections, the two countries can further cement their iron-clad friendship and build an even more productive partnership for future generations.
The message is clear: Pakistan and China are not merely maintaining a historic friendship; they are working together to shape its next chapter.
刘海星访问：巩固巴基斯坦与中国之间的牢固友谊。
巴基斯坦与中国之间的友谊，是建立在相互信任、尊重、共同利益以及持久合作承诺基础上的长期国际关系的杰出典范。数十年来，这一关系经受住了地区和国际形势的变化、政治过渡以及地缘政治挑战。它常被形容为坚不可摧、历久弥新的全天候战略合作伙伴关系，现已发展为涵盖政治、外交、国防、贸易、投资、科技、教育及文化交流等领域的全面协作。中国共产党中央委员会国际事务部刘海生近日对巴基斯坦的访问，为这一历史性伙伴关系注入了新的动力，并进一步巩固了其政治与制度基础。
刘海生于2026年11月1日至3日应巴基斯坦副总理兼外交部长穆罕默德·伊沙克·达尔参议员的邀请访问巴基斯坦。他以现任职务对巴基斯坦进行的首次正式访问具有重要的政治和战略意义。作为中国共产党国际部（IDCPC）负责人，刘在推动中国共产党与世界各国政党及机构关系方面发挥着重要作用。因此，他的此次访问为深化政治互信、加强制度联系以及巩固两国战略共识提供了重要契机。
高层互动：彰显彼此信任
此次访问的意义体现在刘与巴基斯坦最高政军领导人举行会晤。巴基斯坦总理穆罕默德·谢赫巴兹·沙里夫接见了这位中国高级官员，并重申中巴关系是坚不可摧、经久不衰且全天候的战略合作伙伴关系。他强调，这种友谊建立在双方相互信任、相互尊重以及两国人民之间深厚情谊的基础之上。
双方讨论内容涵盖贸易、投资、基础设施、互联互通、信息技术和农业现代化，以及区域和国际发展等议题。双方再次重申，将致力于在双边和多边论坛上保持密切协调。
刘还与巴基斯坦副总理兼外交部长伊沙克·达尔举行了一次实质性会晤，重点讨论了政治互动、文化交流和人文交流。双方重申双边关系的积极势头，表明两国高度重视持续的外交与机构沟通。
在拉瓦尔品第总参谋部举行的另一场重要会议中，巴基斯坦国防军司令兼陆军参谋长赛义德·阿西姆·穆尼尔元帅接待了来访的部长。双方就地区及国际安全形势的变化以及双边关系进行了讨论。双方重申了加强战略伙伴关系的决心。刘高度评价了巴基斯坦为维护地区和平与稳定所作的贡献。
此次与政界和军方领导人的接触表明，中巴合作建立在广泛而坚实的制度基础之上，超越了单个政府和外交渠道的范畴。
政治互信与治理合作
巴基斯坦主要政党的代表出席了此次活动，包括计划部长阿赫桑·伊克巴尔教授、巴基斯坦人民党秘书长赛义德·纳耶尔·侯赛因·博卡里、参议员谢丽·雷曼和阿努沙·拉赫曼·汗，以及前参议员穆沙希德·侯赛因·赛义德。外交部、智库及政策界代表也参加了活动。
此次互动表明，双边关系不仅限于政府间的合作。政党、学术机构、研究人员和政策组织在增进相互理解、确保双边关系持续发展方面发挥着重要作用。加强治理经验、制度实践和发展战略的交流，有助于两国加强政策制定与国家发展。
对于巴基斯坦而言，这种广泛的政治参与尤为重要，因为经济政策的连续性以及国家发展优先事项的坚持仍至关重要。
中巴经济走廊2.0与新兴经济机遇
此次访问也进一步增强了各方对推进中巴经济走廊（CPEC）下一阶段发展的期待。关于CPEC 2.0以及加强安全合作的讨论，体现了双方在保护现有投资的同时，为工业发展和经济转型创造新机遇的共同决心。
下一阶段应聚焦于产业合作、农业现代化、信息技术、矿业、可再生能源、就业创造以及区域互联互通。巴基斯坦必须从基础设施建设迈向生产性投资，发展出口导向型产业，推动技术转让，并增强本地企业的参与度。
安全合作同样至关重要。保护中国人员、基础设施和投资是中国和巴基斯坦共同的责任，也是维持投资者信心的关键要求。加强协调并有效落实安全安排，有助于为未来项目营造更加可靠的环境。
两项近期举措进一步推动了这一积极态势的发展。中国—巴基斯坦信息走廊于10月26日启动，汇聚了媒体、企业、智库、文化、旅游和青年交流。同样，10月29日关于在索斯特—昆杰拉布边境开通绿色通道的协议，将通过加强海关协调及优先处理符合条件的货物，促进农业及相关贸易。
这些举措共同表明，战略关系能够为工商界、农民、年轻人以及更广泛的社会群体创造切实的发展机遇。
与前瞻性愿景的持久友谊
刘海生的访问进一步巩固了支撑中巴关系的政治信心、制度联系和战略共识。其意义不仅限于会晤本身：它夯实了未来合作的基础，并重申了两国对共同战略伙伴关系的坚定承诺。
当前的首要任务是落实实施。两国政府应建立有效的后续跟进机制，加快优先项目推进，加强协调合作，促进私营部门参与，并进一步加强大学、科研机构、媒体组织和青年专业人士之间的协作。
巴基斯坦与中国的友谊始终表明，这种情谊并不依赖于一时的政治局势或短期算计，而是建立在数十年来互信、团结与务实合作的基础之上。这种关系常被形容为高于群山、深于海洋、甘如蜜糖；其持久的力量体现在双方持续不断的相互支持之中。
刘海生的访问为这段非凡历史增添了又一重要篇章。通过将政治善意转化为经济进步、技术发展、制度合作以及更紧密的人际联系，两国能够进一步巩固牢不可破的友谊，为子孙后代打造更加富有成效的合作关系。
明确的是：巴基斯坦与中国的友谊不仅是在延续历史，更是在携手共绘未来的崭新篇章。
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
