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Economic Times
8 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Wang Yi to visit Pakistan from August 20-22 to attend strategic dialogue: China
Reuters Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Islamabad on Wednesday to attend the annual strategic dialogue to review all-weather ties, amid Pakistan's efforts to recalibrate its relationship with Beijing's strategic rival - the will visit Pakistan from August 20-22 and hold the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Ishaq Dar, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Islamabad, the Foreign Office said that Wang is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dar to co-chair the sixth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on August 21. "The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to further deepen their 'All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership', reaffirm support on the issues of respective core interests, enhance economic and trade cooperation, and reaffirm their joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability," the FO said in a statement. This will be Wang's second visit to Pakistan in three years, and the latest high-level exchange between the two countries following recent bilateral meetings and visits, Mao told a media briefing in Beijing. The two sides will have in-depth communication on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest, she a question, Mao played down recent efforts by Pakistan to improve ties with the US, especially its Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who was hosted by US President Donald Trump for a rare lunch, saying Beijing-Islamabad ironclad ties will not be affected by any third month, Munir visited China, where he met Chinese Vice President Han Zeng, Wang and top military brass, but not President Xi Jinping, unlike his predecessor Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa."The Pakistan-US relationship is a matter between the two countries," Mao said."China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and our bilateral relationship is not affected by any third party and does not target any third party," she a question about Wang's visit to Pakistan close on the heels of his trip to India and whether he would discuss India's concerns over the border terrorism issue, Mao said both India and Pakistan are China's important neighbours."We are willing to enhance friendly cooperation with both countries, and hope that differences between these two countries can be properly handled," she who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, held talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and attended the 24th round of Special Representatives boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval on whether it isn't a challenge to China to pursue relationships with both India and Pakistan at the same time, given the troubled history between the two countries and the current state of affairs, Mao said, "China is willing to conduct friendly cooperation with both countries". "As for issues between them, we hope they will find proper solutions. China stands ready to play a constructive role in light of their will," she said.
Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Wang Yi to visit Pakistan from August 20-22 to attend strategic dialogue: China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Islamabad on Wednesday to attend the annual strategic dialogue to review all-weather ties, amid Pakistan's efforts to recalibrate its relationship with Beijing's strategic rival - the US. Wang will visit Pakistan from August 20-22 and hold the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Ishaq Dar, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. In Islamabad, the Foreign Office said that Wang is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dar to co-chair the sixth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on August 21. "The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to further deepen their ' All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership ', reaffirm support on the issues of respective core interests, enhance economic and trade cooperation, and reaffirm their joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability," the FO said in a statement. This will be Wang's second visit to Pakistan in three years, and the latest high-level exchange between the two countries following recent bilateral meetings and visits, Mao told a media briefing in Beijing. Live Events The two sides will have in-depth communication on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest, she said. Answering a question, Mao played down recent efforts by Pakistan to improve ties with the US, especially its Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who was hosted by US President Donald Trump for a rare lunch, saying Beijing-Islamabad ironclad ties will not be affected by any third party. Last month, Munir visited China, where he met Chinese Vice President Han Zeng, Wang and top military brass, but not President Xi Jinping, unlike his predecessor Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. "The Pakistan-US relationship is a matter between the two countries," Mao said. "China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and our bilateral relationship is not affected by any third party and does not target any third party," she said. To a question about Wang's visit to Pakistan close on the heels of his trip to India and whether he would discuss India's concerns over the border terrorism issue, Mao said both India and Pakistan are China's important neighbours. "We are willing to enhance friendly cooperation with both countries, and hope that differences between these two countries can be properly handled," she said. Wang, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, held talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and attended the 24th round of Special Representatives boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval on Tuesday. Asked whether it isn't a challenge to China to pursue relationships with both India and Pakistan at the same time, given the troubled history between the two countries and the current state of affairs, Mao said, "China is willing to conduct friendly cooperation with both countries". "As for issues between them, we hope they will find proper solutions. China stands ready to play a constructive role in light of their will," she said.
News18
9 hours ago
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- News18
Wang Yi to visit Pakistan from Aug 20-22 to attend strategic dialogue: China
Beijing, Aug 19 (PTI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Islamabad on Wednesday to attend the annual strategic dialogue to review all-weather ties, amid Pakistan's efforts to recalibrate its relationship with Beijing's strategic rival – the US. Wang will visit Pakistan from August 20-22 and hold the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Ishaq Dar, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. In Islamabad, the Foreign Office said that Wang is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dar to co-chair the sixth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on August 21. 'The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to further deepen their 'All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership', reaffirm support on the issues of respective core interests, enhance economic and trade cooperation, and reaffirm their joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability," the FO said in a statement. This will be Wang's second visit to Pakistan in three years, and the latest high-level exchange between the two countries following recent bilateral meetings and visits, Mao told a media briefing in Beijing. The two sides will have in-depth communication on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest, she said. Answering a question, Mao played down recent efforts by Pakistan to improve ties with the US, especially its Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who was hosted by US President Donald Trump for a rare lunch, saying Beijing-Islamabad ironclad ties will not be affected by any third party. Last month, Munir visited China, where he met Chinese Vice President Han Zeng, Wang and top military brass, but not President Xi Jinping, unlike his predecessor Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. 'The Pakistan-US relationship is a matter between the two countries," Mao said. 'China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and our bilateral relationship is not affected by any third party and does not target any third party," she said. To a question about Wang's visit to Pakistan close on the heels of his trip to India and whether he would discuss India's concerns over the border terrorism issue, Mao said both India and Pakistan are China's important neighbours. 'We are willing to enhance friendly cooperation with both countries, and hope that differences between these two countries can be properly handled," she said. Wang, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, held talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and attended the 24th round of Special Representatives boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval on Tuesday. Asked whether it isn't a challenge to China to pursue relationships with both India and Pakistan at the same time, given the troubled history between the two countries and the current state of affairs, Mao said, 'China is willing to conduct friendly cooperation with both countries". 'As for issues between them, we hope they will find proper solutions. China stands ready to play a constructive role in light of their will," she said. PTI KJV ZH ZH ZH view comments First Published: August 19, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
United News of India
12 hours ago
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- United News of India
Wang Yi to travel to Pakistan tomorrow after concluding India visit
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, currently in India on a three-day official visit, will travel to Pakistan tomorrow after concluding his India tour, for talks with his Pakistani counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Chinese Foreign Ministry today said ''Wang Yi will visit Pakistan from August 20-22 for the Sixth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.'' A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson while describing China and Pakistan as ''iron-clad friends and all-weather friends,' said the two sides will conduct 'in-depth communication' to expand 'practical cooperation.' This will be the Chinese Foreign Minister's second visit to Pakistan in three years. UNI RB 1405 More News Cabinet clears Rs 8,307 cr Bhubaneswar Ring Road project under HAM 19 Aug 2025 | 3:57 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km. see more.. Cabinet approves Rs 1,507cr Greenfield Airport project at Kota-Bundi 19 Aug 2025 | 3:44 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs1507 crore. see more.. TDP MPs meet VP candidate Radhakrishnan, congratulates him 19 Aug 2025 | 3:28 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with senior TDP leaders and MPs, met NDA Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi last night and extended warm wishes on behalf of the party. see more.. Rahul congratulates Justice Reddy as VP candidate of INDIA Bloc 19 Aug 2025 | 3:13 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Echoing the words of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today called Vice President polls as "ideological battle" and congratulated Justice B Sudershan Reddy on being nominated as joint INDIA Bloc candidate. see more.. 19 Aug 2025 | 2:33 PM New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, currently in India on a three-day official visit, will travel to Pakistan tomorrow after concluding his India tour, for talks with his Pakistani counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
