ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China.
Deputy PM Dar made the remarks while talking to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning in Islamabad on Monday, according to the Foreign Office statement.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ms. Mao Ning called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
Ms. Mao Ning conveyed greetings from Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The DPM/FM reciprocated with warm regards and best wishes to FM Wang Yi. Welcoming Ms. Mao Ning to Pakistan for the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China.
DPM/FM noted with appreciation the regular consultations and exchanges at all levels between Pakistan and China. He noted that the Spokespersons’ Dialogue provides an important platform to enhance media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy, fostering greater mutual understanding and bringing the two peoples closer together.
Ms. Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s commitment to its close partnership with Pakistan and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace, stability and dialogue.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 26, 2026
Welcoming Mao Ning to Islamabad for the Spokespersons’ Dialogue, the Deputy Prime Minister noted with appreciation the regular consultations and exchanges at all levels between Islamabad and Beijing.
He said the Spokespersons’ Dialogue provides an important platform to enhance media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy, fostering greater mutual understanding and bringing the two peoples closer together.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s commitment to its close partnership with Pakistan and appreciated the country’s constructive role in promoting regional peace, stability and dialogue.
Pakistan-China hold third round of spokespersons’ dialogue
Following the meeting, the two countries held the third round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue in Islamabad.
Pakistani side was led by Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Mao Ning, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the Chinese side.
The discussions focused on further strengthening cooperation between the two Foreign Ministries, particularly in the areas of media engagement, strategic communication and public diplomacy.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan @kachosajjadFSP, held the Third Round of Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart, Ms. Mao Ning, in Islamabad today.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening coordination between the Offices of the Spokespersons of the two Foreign Ministries, with particular emphasis on media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy, aimed at further deepening the time-tested strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.
During her visit to the Ministry, Ms. Mao Ning also called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, who reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 26, 2026
Both sides underscored the importance of closer coordination, regular consultations and enhanced exchanges to promote mutual understanding and further deepen the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.
Islamabad and Beijing urge dialogue for regional peace
Earlier on Sunday, Islamabad and Beijing stressed the importance of restraint, dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong.
They reviewed the regional situation and progress in bilateral relations.
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
DPM/FM appreciated the continued progress in the Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, including cooperation under CPEC, connectivity, trade and investment, agricultural modernization and people-to-people exchanges. He underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges in further advancing the Pakistan-China Community of Shared Future in the New Era.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional developments and reaffirm the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for sustainable peace and stability in the region.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 25, 2026
Dar appreciated continued progress in the two countries’ all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
He highlighted cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), connectivity, trade and investment, agricultural modernisation and people-to-people exchanges.
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During their exchange of views on regional developments, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for sustainable peace and stability.
The countries enjoy a longstanding strategic partnership based on mutual trust, economic cooperation and regional connectivity. Over the years, their relations have expanded into various sectors, including trade, energy, defence and infrastructure, with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) serving as a key symbol of their shared development vision.
According to the Foreign Office (FO), the previous round of the dialogue was held virtually in 2022, co-chaired by then-FO spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and then-Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, the roles of the two spokespersons’ offices, media cooperation and opportunities for future collaboration.
