ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Beijing, China from May 13-16, to co-chair the fifth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, local media reported on Saturday.
According to APP, the two sides will comprehensively review Pakistan-China bilateral ties including trade and economic cooperation; high-level exchanges and trips; up-gradation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and upcoming connectivity initiatives.
Additionally, the two leaders will also exchange insights on the evolving regional geopolitical landscape and bilateral cooperation within multilateral forums, the Foreign Office said.
In parallel to the Strategic Dialogue, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will hold talks with Chinese leaders, senior ministers, and prominent corporate figures.
Deputy PM’s visit is part of regular high-level exchanges between China and Pakistan. It reflects the significance of attached by the two nations to further deepening the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership”; reaffirming mutual support on matters of core interest; enhancing trade and economic cooperation including China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); and reinforcing joint commitment to regional peace and progress. —APP
