Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has embarked on a significant diplomatic mission to China. He will co-chair the seventh round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on January 4, 2026.
High-Level Invitation and Pre-Departure Meeting
The visit is happening at the formal invitation of Wang Yi, who serves as China's Minister for Foreign Affairs, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs. This underscores the high priority both nations place on this engagement.
Prior to his departure, Dar held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Monday afternoon. Ambassador Jiang conveyed seasonal greetings and New Year wishes from Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In response, Dar thanked China for its steadfast support of Pakistan's sovereignty and development, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the One-China principle.
Agenda: Reviewing Ties and Planning Celebrations
The Strategic Dialogue represents the highest-level consultative mechanism between the two allied nations. It provides a structured platform to assess the complete range of their bilateral cooperation. Discussions will also cover regional and international issues of shared concern.
A central focus of the talks will be preparations for a landmark event: the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China in 2026. The two foreign ministers are anticipated to announce a series of new initiatives and commemorative events to celebrate this historic milestone, further cementing their historic partnership.
A Testament to an Unbreakable Partnership
According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, this visit is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between Islamabad and Beijing. It highlights their shared resolve to strengthen the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The dialogue also emphasizes their mutual dedication to promoting regional peace, stability, and sustainable development.
This strategic engagement is seen as a crucial step in aligning visions and reinforcing the deep, time-tested friendship that serves as a cornerstone of foreign policy for both countries.
