Pakistan, China Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning discuss media cooperation, strategic communication and regional stability
ISLAMABAD: (News Pulse) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the Foreign Office, Mao Ning called on Ishaq Dar and conveyed greetings from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The deputy prime minister reciprocated with warm regards and best wishes for the Chinese foreign minister.
Welcoming Mao Ning to Pakistan for the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue, Dar underscored the importance of continued engagement and cooperation between the two countries, highlighting their longstanding strategic partnership and close bilateral ties.
Dar appreciated the regular consultations and exchanges taking place between Pakistan and China at various levels, saying such interactions played an important role in strengthening mutual understanding and advancing bilateral cooperation.
He noted that the Spokespersons’ Dialogue provided an important platform for enhancing media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy between the two countries. The dialogue, he added, would help promote greater mutual understanding and bring the people of Pakistan and China closer together.
Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s commitment to maintaining its close partnership with Pakistan and appreciated Islamabad’s constructive role in promoting regional peace, stability and dialogue.
The meeting underscored the importance both countries attach to sustained diplomatic engagement, effective communication and people-to-people contacts as part of their broader bilateral relationship.
Pakistan and China maintain an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership encompassing a wide range of areas, including political engagement, economic cooperation, connectivity and regional affairs. Regular diplomatic consultations and exchanges remain an important feature of efforts to deepen ties between the two neighbouring countries.
