ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a three-day official visit to China starting 19th May, diplomatic sources confirmed.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will embark on a three-day official visit to China from May 19 to 21, diplomatic sources confirmed on Sunday.
Dar will be accompanied by a high-level delegation during the visit, which is aimed at strengthening strategic ties and exchanging views on regional peace and security.
According to diplomatic sources, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
He would also convey the gratitude of the government and people of Pakistan for China’s political and diplomatic support during Pakistan’s recent four-day conflict with India, sources said.
The visit will include a comprehensive review of all aspects of the Pakistan-China bilateral relationship, with particular focus on economic cooperation, defence collaboration, and the regional security environment.
Dar and the Chinese leadership will hold detailed discussions on the current regional situation, with emphasis on peace, stability, and mutual strategic interests.
Pakistan, China coordination amid South Asia tensions
On May 10, Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi, during telephonic conversation, reaffirmed Pakistan and China commitment to “maintain ongoing coordination” amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
During the conversation, Ishaq Dar briefed his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the evolving regional situation in the wake of last night’s “Indian aggression and Pakistan’s carefully calibrated response,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
“Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged Pakistan’s restraint and appreciated its responsible approach under challenging circumstances,” the statement read.
Wang Yi reaffirmed that China, as “Pakistan’s All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and ironclad friend,” will continue to stand firmly by Pakistan in upholding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence.
“Both leaders emphasised the importance of close communication and agreed to maintain ongoing coordination in the days ahead,” the statement concluded.
On May 12, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that Beijing is ready to further play a constructive role in realising a comprehensive and enduring ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
“The realisation of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both India and Pakistan, is conducive to the peace and stability of the region, and meets the general expectations of the international community,” the spokesman said as reported by Chinese media.
