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• Dar and Wang Yi reaffirm commitment to deepening partnership
• Both sides pledge to enhance cooperation in agriculture, industry, mining, and CPEC development
• Beijing expresses support for Islamabad’s counterterrorism operations
TIANJIN: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting regional peace, stability and development.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers, where Mr Dar was on a three-day visit.
The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on key areas of mutual interest, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
“Both sides reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote regional peace, stability, and development,” Pakistan’s Foreign Office posted on X.
The two diplomats also reiterated their commitment to strengthening the ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ between their nations.
Wang Yi emphasised China’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in agriculture, industry, and mining, and to jointly build CPEC with high quality.
“China is ready to work with Pakistan to push forward the building of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future,” Wang said, according to Chinese state media.
He also expressed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s counter-terrorism efforts, while voicing concerns over the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan.
“The Chinese government always cares about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan and believes that Pakistan will continue to make every effort to ensure the security of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in the country,” Wang said.
Mr Dar, in turn, posted on X: “It was a pleasure to engage in meaningful discussions with my counterparts.”
He reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for China, particularly on the ‘One-China’ principle and on issues related to China’s core interests.
Dar also pledged Pakistan’s continued efforts to safeguard Chinese personnel and institutions in Pakistan, reinforcing the commitment to the ongoing strategic partnership between the two nations.
“Pakistan fully supports China’s preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin Summit,” Mr Dar said.
Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2025
