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Express Tribune
3 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Kabul hosts Pakistan, China FMs for dialogue
Foreign ministers from Afghanistan, China and Pakistan will meet in Kabul on Wednesday as part of a trilateral mechanism aimed at discussing issues related to strengthening political, economic and regional cooperation among the three countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, will travel to Kabul for the first formal trilateral meeting in two years. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the meeting to be hosted by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This will be the first visit by the Chinese foreign minister to Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power four years ago while the third by Dar to the Afghan capital since April. At an informal trilateral meeting, held in Beijing in May, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relationship at the ambassadors' level. The deal was brokered by China, which wanted to seek rapprochement between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Among other issues, the security situation, particularly the presence of terrorist outfits inside Afghanistan, would be one of the major topics of discussions. Pakistan has remained concerned that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups are still operating from Afghan soil. China, too, is worried but wants to remain engaged with Kabul to address those issues. According to Afghanistan's Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the conference will include detailed discussions on various aspects such as strengthening political ties, creating new opportunities for economic cooperation, and taking joint measures on regional security. It is expected that the conference will propose practical steps that will not only make trilateral cooperation more effective but also contribute towards overall development and stability of the region. Sources say that during his visit to Kabul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also hold separate meetings with several senior leaders of the Taliban government. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will hold talks with Afghan officials on various aspects of bilateral cooperation and present Pakistan's policy for strengthening trilateral engagement. For Afghanistan, this conference is being seen as a major diplomatic success, as it provides the country an opportunity to remain engaged with key regional players. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office on Tuesday confirmed that on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Islamabad for co-chairing the 6th 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, read the statement. His visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's trip to China later this month. The prime minister will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and hold bilateral meetings with Chinese leadership including President Xi Jingping. This will be Shehbaz's first visit to China since the Pakistan-India four-day war. During the visit of the Chinese foreign minister, both sides will finalise the agenda of the prime minister's upcoming trip to China.
Business Recorder
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Chinese FM due tomorrow to attend strategic dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Top Chinese diplomat, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is visiting Islamabad for co-chairing the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on August 21, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar had invited the Chinese FM to visit Pakistan, Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan announced in a statement on Tuesday. 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. Wang Yi will reach Islamabad from New Delhi after concluding his crucial visit of India. The two sides will review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchanges views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. Pakistan, China hold consultations on arms control, non-proliferation, disarmament It is to mention here that DPM Dar last visited Beijing on his three-day official visit on May 19-21 to discuss regional and bilateral discussion following Pakistan-India tension in the wake of April 22 Pahalgam attack. Dar had met top Chinese leadership. Furthermore, the FO spokesperson said the 10th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held on 18 August 2025 in Beijing. Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, Additional Secretary of the Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security Division at Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, led their respective delegations. The two sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on issues related to global and regional peace and security. They also reviewed the situation in South Asia, with particular emphasis on the challenges to security and strategic stability. The discussions covered a wide range of topics related to disarmament and non-proliferation, focusing on the agenda of the UN General Assembly First Committee, the Conference on Disarmament, and key international disarmament agreements, such as the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The security implications of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence were also examined. Additionally, the dialogue addressed bilateral cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and outer space. During his visit, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi also participated in an interactive roundtable at the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association (CACDA). The session was attended by distinguished former diplomats, practitioners, academics, and think tank experts. The Pakistan-China Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament is a key element of the broader strategic engagement between the two countries. Pakistan views this dialogue as an essential platform for meaningful consultations on security and stability, as well as on issues related to arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation. The next round of consultations will be held in Islamabad in 2026. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- 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
15 hours ago
- Business
- 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
16 hours ago
- Business
- 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...
