China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

China and Pakistan agreed to deepen strategic ties and push high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, including upgrading the Karakoram Highway and making Gwadar a regional connectivity hub.
Pakistan welcomed third-party investment in CPEC and pledged targeted measures to boost security for Chinese workers and projects after repeated militant attacks.
The visit underscored Pakistan’s regional diplomatic role—mediating Middle East tensions, backing China’s stance on Taiwan, and supporting closer dialogue on Afghanistan.