China Bolsters Cooperation With Pakistan, Offers Major Financial Package

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2022. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has assured Pakistan’s leader that his government will continue to support Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation and inject “new impetus” into their strategic partnership.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Nov. 2. The two leaders issued a joint statement pledging to expand their socio-economic cooperation.