Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met China’s Executive Vice Premier Ding Xiuxiang in Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
The meeting took place during Ishaq Dar’s official visit to China as part of ongoing high-level diplomatic engagements. Both leaders reiterated their shared resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and strategic domains.
Vice Premier Ding Xiuxiang appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support for China on issues of its core national interests and conveyed New Year greetings to the leadership and people of Pakistan, reflecting the enduring warmth of bilateral ties.
The two sides also underscored the significance of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. They agreed to utilize this milestone to outline a forward-looking vision for enhanced cooperation in diverse sectors.
Emphasizing the importance of economic collaboration, both leaders reaffirmed that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) remains a key pillar of bilateral relations. Discussions focused on accelerating ongoing projects and exploring new avenues for long-term economic growth and strategic cooperation.
Separately, Ishaq Dar also held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Foreign Minister Muhammad bin Haji Hassan, during which both leaders agreed to further strengthen Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in various fields.
