On April 24, 2018, Vice President Wang Qishan met at Zhongnanhai with Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif of Pakistan.

Wang Qishan expressed that Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is the guiding ideology of the development of the Communist Party of China and the country. China will make coordinated efforts to promote the five-sphere integrated plan, be firm in the four self-confidences, and stay calm and level-headed to achieve the grand blueprint of the construction of a modern socialist country. Building a community with a shared future for mankind conforms to the trend of the times. Pakistan is China's all-weather strategic cooperative partner. China-Pakistan relations should take the lead in building a community with a shared future for mankind. China will continue to regard Pakistan as a priority in its neighboring diplomacy and advance the development of bilateral relations to new highs.

Khawaja Muhammad Asif expressed that Pakistan is very glad to see China's historic achievements under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, and stands ready to continuously deepen cooperation in various fields between the two countries and firmly support China on issues concerning China's core interests.