Ishaq Dar Meets Chinese Ambassador, Reaffirms Strong Pakistan–China Ties

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Saturday.

During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed New Year greetings to Dar on behalf of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Dar expressed appreciation for China’s continued support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and development. He reiterated Pakistan’s strong backing for China’s core interests and reaffirmed Islamabad’s firm commitment to the One China policy, stating that Taiwan is an integral part of China.

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Both sides described the Pakistan–China all-weather strategic partnership as a guarantor of regional peace and stability, and termed bilateral relations a key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

The details of the meeting were shared by Tahir Hussain Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office.