On March 24, 2003, Premier Wen Jiabao met with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali at the Great Hall of the People. The two leaders exchanged views on the Sino-Pakistani relations and the current international situation.

Wen had high praise for the development of bilateral relations. The two countries have maintained an "all-weather'' friendship in the 52 years since they established bilateral ties. The friendship has been based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, mutual trust and respect, close contact between leaders, steady progress of bilateral co-operation, and mutual understanding and support in handling international affairs.

Wen stressed that it is an established policy of the Chinese government to develop all-round co-operative relations with Pakistan.

During the talks, the two sides reached broad consensus on such issues as maintaining high-level contacts, strengthening exchanges at all levels, expanding economic cooperation and trade and conducting closer cooperation in the anti-terrorism field. The two sides agree that consolidating and improving bilateral relations is not only in the interests of the two countries, but is also conducive to promoting regional peace and development and encouraging the development of a fair and reasonable international political and economic order.

Wen said that, although the current global situation is undergoing profound changes, the quest for peace, development and cooperation remains mainstream of the times. He said China is an important force in maintaining global peace, stability and development and will play an active and constructive role in international affairs. He said China welcomes the easing of tensions in South Asia and hopes to see a peaceful, stable and prosperous South Asia.

As to the Iraqi issue, Wen said China is deeply concerned with the current situation in Iraq, adding that China’s position has been consistent and clear-cut and China has made unremitting efforts for a political solution to the issue. China has appealed for an early end to the war in Iraq to lessen the humanitarian disasters of the Iraqi people, keep Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity intact, and bring the issue back to the correct path of political settlement within the framework of the United Nations.

Jamali said he was pleased to become the first head of government to be received by the new Chinese leaders. Pakistan's friendship with China has always been a cornerstone of his country's foreign policy and this policy will not be altered by regional or international issues. He spoke highly of China's constructive role in regional and international affairs, adding that Pakistan will adhere to the One-China policy and expand economic and trade cooperation with China so as to boost bilateral relations in a comprehensive manner in the new century.

Jamali agreed with China’s position on the current international situation and the Iraqi issue, and hoped to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China.

After the talks, the two leaders presided over the signing ceremony of four agreements, including one on economic and technical cooperation.