Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Sunday reaffirmed that the Pakistan–China friendship is “vital” for regional peace, stability, and prosperity as they co-chaired the seventh round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing
.Dar arrived in the Chinese capital on Saturday at the invitation of Wang Yi to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the dialogue, the highest consultative mechanism between the two countries.
In a statement issued on social media platform X following the talks, the Foreign Office (FO) said both leaders underscored the importance of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
“The two sides agreed to enhance coordination at bilateral and multilateral fora,” the FO said, adding that the dialogue covered the full spectrum of Pakistan–China relations as well as key regional and global developments.
According to the FO, discussions included cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), trade relations, multilateral engagement, and people-to-people exchanges. The two foreign ministers also agreed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
In a separate statement, the FO said Dar and Wang jointly unveiled the official logo marking the 75th anniversary, signalling the start of year-long commemorative activities aimed at honouring the historic milestone in a “befitting and memorable manner”.
The previous round of the strategic dialogue was held in Islamabad in August last year, when Wang Yi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and Ishaq Dar. During that visit, China reaffirmed its commitment to working with Pakistan for regional peace, development and stability.
During his visit, Dar also held a series of high-level meetings with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Among them was a meeting with Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, during which both sides reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The FO said Vice Premier Ding appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support for China on issues of core national interest.
Both leaders highlighted the significance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and agreed to use the occasion to chart a forward-looking vision for enhanced cooperation, particularly under CPEC. Ding also conveyed New Year greetings to the leadership and people of Pakistan.
Dar later met Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). He congratulated Liu on the successful convening of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
According to the FO, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of bilateral relations and reviewed party-to-party exchanges, regional developments, and ongoing CPEC projects.
They also agreed to jointly commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in a meaningful manner.Dar was received upon arrival in Beijing by China’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, and senior officials from the Pakistani Embassy.
Apart from the strategic dialogue, Dar is also participating in events marking the beginning of the 75th year of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. Both countries plan to hold a series of initiatives and commemorative activities throughout 2026.
The Foreign Office said Dar’s visit reflects the regular high-level exchanges between the two countries and their shared determination to further expand cooperation, while reaffirming their commitment to regional peace, stability, and sustainable development.