Pakistan on Tuesday stressed upon the importance of its longstanding partnership with China, calling bilateral cooperation “pivotal” for regional peace and stability.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made these remarks during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of a UN Security Council ministerial meeting in New York, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
The two diplomats discussed bilateral relations, including the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), along with global and regional issues of shared interest.
Dar reiterated that Pakistan’s friendship with China is the “cornerstone” of its foreign policy, emphasizing that there is “unanimous support in Pakistan for further enhancement of bilateral ties.” He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and collaboration with Beijing.
Wang, in response, stated that China attaches “special significance” to Pakistan in its foreign policy and remains committed to firmly supporting Islamabad on its core issues and socio-economic development.
“China would continue to enhance its ironclad ties with Pakistan for safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries,” Wang was quoted as saying.
The meeting came shortly after US President Donald Trump hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington for high-level talks, where he announced plans to increase military sales to India in 2025, including F-35 stealth fighter jets—a move criticised by both China and Pakistan.
