Pakistan and China reaffirm strategic partnership and cooperation

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening its all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China. Speaking at a symposium in Islamabad alongside Chinese Communist Party Minister Liu Haixing, Dar highlighted the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Dar praised China’s governance model and the leadership of President Xi Jinping, noting that Pakistan seeks to learn from Chinese administrative practices to enhance local governance. He emphasized the importance of institutional cooperation, calling for expanded exchanges between universities, think tanks, and research institutions, particularly in areas such as poverty alleviation, development planning, and governance.

The discussions also focused on economic and regional stability. Dar noted Pakistan’s progress toward economic consolidation through governance reforms and digital tax administration. Additionally, he revealed that Pakistan and China have launched a joint five-point initiative aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East. Key platforms such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Joint Consultation Mechanism and the China-Pakistan Political Parties Forum remain central to accelerating infrastructure and economic projects.