From October 31 to November 2, 2012, China and Pakistan held their fifth round of strategic dialogue in Beijing. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani who attended the dialogue. Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying also held talks with Jalil Abbas Jilani.

Both sides made ​​positive comments on the development of China-Pakistan strategic cooperative partnership, pledging to remain committed to promoting the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The Chinese side vowed to continue to support Pakistan's efforts to safeguard national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and support Pakistan to achieve social stability and economic development. The Pakistani side wished the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China a great success, reaffirming that Pakistan firmly supports China on issues involving its core and major interests and understands China's position on issues such as the South China Sea and the Diaoyu Islands. The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern.