On June 7, 2024, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing.

Zhao Leji said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and ironclad friends. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 70 years ago, the two countries have maintained rock-solid mutual trust and friendship, serving as a model for the friendly coexistence of nations. China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, firmly support each other, deepen cooperation in various fields, promote the in-depth development of China-Pakistan relations, and contribute to accelerating the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. China's NPC is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the Pakistani parliament, deepen exchanges and interactions at various levels, in multiple fields and through diverse channels, provide legal support for practical cooperation, enhance communication within multilateral organizations, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the Pakistan-China relationship is unbreakable. Pakistan supports the major visions and initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, abides by the one-China principle, and is willing to promote cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

Shohrat Zakir was present at the meeting.