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Business Recorder
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Wang, Dar discuss Kashmir dispute, CPEC
BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday emphasised that resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council resolutions was essential for lasting peace in South Asia, as he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. In a high-level meeting held in Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed their nations' enduring partnership and shared commitment to regional stability, a DPM's Office news release said. During the meeting, Dar reiterated Pakistan's deep appreciation for China's consistent support, particularly in defending Pakistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-defence. China says it backs Pakistan in defending 'sovereignty' He reaffirmed Islamabad's unwavering backing for China on its core issues and expressed a strong desire to further deepen the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Central to Dar's remarks was the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He stressed that a peaceful resolution of the issue, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, is vital for enduring peace in South Asia. Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Dar to Beijing and described Pakistan as China's 'ironclad friend' and a valued strategic partner. He praised Pakistan's steadfast stance on national sovereignty and emphasized China's ongoing commitment to supporting Pakistan's development and regional role. The two sides discussed a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues, reviewing the positive trajectory of ties between their countries. They agreed to bolster cooperation in trade, agriculture, ICT, and industrialisation, and expressed satisfaction with the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), particularly Phase-II and its growing potential through third-party participation. Both leaders committed to maintaining close coordination on international platforms and pledged joint efforts to promote peace, development, and mutual prosperity across the region. The meeting was marked by the characteristic warmth and cordiality that define Pakistan-China relations.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
China backs Pakistan in defending sovereignty
China's Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi attends during a trilateral meeting PHOTO:REUTER China said on Tuesday it supports Pakistan in defending "national sovereignty and territorial integrity", after a ceasefire ended four days of fighting with India over a deadly attack in held Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China welcomed the two countries "handling differences through dialogue" as he met his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in Beijing. Dar's visit comes after India and Pakistan exchanged tit-for-tat drone, missile and artillery fire following the April 22 attack in the Pahalgam area of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). New Delhi instantly blamed Islamabad for the attack in which 26 tourists were killed. Pakistan denied the charge and stated that it was ready to cooperate in an independent investigation that it proposed, might be undertaken by other countries. However, India on May 6 launched missile strikes inside Pakistan, an attack followed by drone strikes. It later also targeted some air bases in Pakistan. Pakistan on May 10 retaliated to the attacks and on the same day US President Donald Trump announced a surprise truce. This truce appears to be holding over more than a week later. Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held in-depth consultations with Wang Yi. FM Dar and the Chinese foreign minister hailed All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China during the meeting, a news release said. During the meeting both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the commonality of views on all issues of mutual interest and expressed their firm resolve to continue bilateral cooperation for regional peace, development and stability. Moreover, amid the meeting both sides exchanged views on the evolving situation in South Asia, future trajectory of Pakistan-China friendship, and CPEC 2.0. China is Pakistan's largest arms supplier and Dar confirmed that Islamabad used Chinese jets against India.
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan foreign minister Dar to hold talks with Chinese counterpart
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar reached Beijing on Monday on a three-day official visit from 19-21 May 2025. He was received at the airport by senior Chinese officials and Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, said the Foreign Office spokesperson. Dar departed for Beijing Monday morning on a three-day visit. FM Dar to visit China from Monday to discuss regional developments In Beijing, the DPM Dar would hold comprehensive discussions with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, including key members of the Chinese Communist Party. These meetings would focus on current regional developments and the multiple dimensions of Pakistan-China relations. The visit is a part of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China, and a reaffirmation of All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two brotherly countries. The deputy prime minister is visiting Beijing on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi. He will hold in-depth discussions with Chinese leadership on the evolving regional situation in south Asia and its implications for peace and stability. The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The visit forms part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China. It also underscores the two countries' shared commitment to further strengthen the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Foreign minister Dar to hold talks with Chinese counterpart
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar reached Beijing on Monday on a three-day official visit from 19-21 May 2025. He was received at the airport by senior Chinese officials and Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, said the Foreign Office spokesperson. Dar departed for Beijing Monday morning on a three-day visit. FM Dar to visit China from Monday to discuss regional developments In Beijing, the DPM Dar would hold comprehensive discussions with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, including key members of the Chinese Communist Party. These meetings would focus on current regional developments and the multiple dimensions of Pakistan-China relations. The visit is a part of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China, and a reaffirmation of All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two brotherly countries. The deputy prime minister is visiting Beijing on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi. He will hold in-depth discussions with Chinese leadership on the evolving regional situation in south Asia and its implications for peace and stability. The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The visit forms part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China. It also underscores the two countries' shared commitment to further strengthen the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Dar to hold talks with Wang
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar reached Beijing on Monday on a three-day official visit from 19-21 May 2025. He was received at the airport by senior Chinese officials and Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, said the Foreign Office spokesperson. Dar departed for Beijing Monday morning on a three-day visit. FM Dar to visit China from Monday to discuss regional developments In Beijing, the DPM Dar would hold comprehensive discussions with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, including key members of the Chinese Communist Party. These meetings would focus on current regional developments and the multiple dimensions of Pakistan-China relations. The visit is a part of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China, and a reaffirmation of All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two brotherly countries. The deputy prime minister is visiting Beijing on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi. He will hold in-depth discussions with Chinese leadership on the evolving regional situation in south Asia and its implications for peace and stability. The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The visit forms part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China. It also underscores the two countries' shared commitment to further strengthen the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
