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Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi- which come after Pakistan’s recent four-day conflict with India.
Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar will embark on a three-day official visit to China from May 19 to 21. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation during the visit, which is aimed at strengthening strategic ties and exchanging views on regional peace and security.
The deputy prime minister will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi- which come after Pakistan’s recent four-day conflict with India. The visit will include a comprehensive review of all aspects of the Pakistan-China bilateral relationship, with particular focus on economic cooperation, defence collaboration, and the regional security environment, his office said.
Ishaq Dar and the Chinese leadership will hold detailed discussions on the current regional situation, with emphasis on peace, stability and mutual strategic interests.
Earlier, Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi, held a telephonic conversation, in which they reaffirmed Pakistan and China commitment to “maintain ongoing coordination” amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Wang Yi reaffirmed that China, as “Pakistan’s All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and ironclad friend,” will continue to stand firmly by Pakistan.
“Both leaders emphasised the importance of close communication and agreed to maintain ongoing coordination in the days ahead,” the statement said.
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