Islamabad, Beijing Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Both sides pledge closer media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: (News Pulse) Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy during the third round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue held in Islamabad.
The dialogue took place between Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination between the two foreign ministries, expanding media engagement and enhancing public diplomacy to promote mutual understanding and further deepen the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Both sides emphasised the importance of regular consultations, closer institutional coordination and increased exchanges between their respective spokespersons’ offices. They agreed on the need to further strengthen cooperation in strategic communication and media outreach to reinforce the Pakistan-China partnership and foster closer ties between the two peoples.
The second round of the Spokespersons’ Dialogue was held virtually in October 2022, while the latest round provided an opportunity to review existing cooperation and explore avenues for closer engagement.
During her visit to Pakistan, Mao Ning also called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong also attended the meeting.
Welcoming the Chinese spokesperson, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which he said was rooted in mutual trust, mutual respect and unwavering support for each other.
He underscored the importance of enhanced media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy in advancing bilateral relations and promoting stronger people-to-people connections between the two countries.
The deputy prime minister also highlighted the significance of continued engagement between the two foreign ministries in promoting mutual understanding and further consolidating the longstanding partnership between Islamabad and Beijing.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between their respective foreign ministries and reiterated their commitment to maintaining close coordination and regular engagement through the Spokespersons’ Dialogue mechanism.
The latest round of talks reflects the two countries’ continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic communication and broaden cooperation beyond traditional bilateral engagement, with media outreach and public diplomacy serving as important channels for deepening mutual understanding and reinforcing Pakistan-China relations.
