ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met China’s Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on Sunday, with both sides reiterating their resolve to further strengthen the Pakistan–China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), the meeting focused on the overall state of bilateral relations and explored avenues to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors. Vice Premier Ding appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support for China on issues of its core interests.
Both leaders underscored the importance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, agreeing to leverage this milestone to craft a forward-looking vision for enhanced cooperation, particularly under the framework of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Vice Premier Ding also conveyed New Year greetings to the leadership and people of Pakistan.
In a separate engagement, Senator Dar also met Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Dar congratulated Minister Liu on the successful convening of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the steady and forward-looking trajectory of Pakistan–China relations, while reviewing party-to-party exchanges, regional developments, and progress on various CPEC projects. They also agreed to jointly commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in a “befitting and meaningful manner.”
Senator Dar is visiting Beijing at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He was received on arrival by China’s Special Representative on Afghanistan Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Pakistan’s ambassador to China, and senior officials from the Pakistan Embassy.
