Pakistan government said it will consider details of the order and assess how they could help identify a path to re-engage under the treaty framework.

Chinese President Xi held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on Aug. 31. Xi urged implementation of the governments’ economic and trade cooperation plan, expanding trade categories and developing digital trade and cross-border e-commerce. He called for high‑quality construction of the China‑Kyrgyzstan‑Uzbekistan railway and modernization of border ports, and deeper alignment of institutions, standards and rules to boost connectivity. Xi pushed for more flagship projects in renewable energy and resource recycling, implementation of a green‑minerals cooperation document, and full supply‑chain collaboration. He also proposed a Belt and Road joint laboratory and stepped‑up AI and technology cooperation, and sought increased people‑to‑people exchanges across youth, media, tourism, sports, medical and local channels.

At Bishkek on Aug. 31 during the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, CHINA met Russian President Putin. CHINA said accelerating global uncertainty has increased unpredictability in the international outlook but states’ pursuit of peace, development and cooperation remains unchanged, and said it will work with Russia and other members to strengthen the SCO’s role in regional stability and development, help the organization sustain steady long-term growth, and expand its influence in global governance reform and promotion of an orderly multipolar world.