Chinese Vice Premier Holds Meeting with Pakistani Deputy PM

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang convened a meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Wednesday. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between China and Pakistan, characterized by shared strategic interests and unwavering solidarity.

Vice Premier Ding emphasized the deep-rooted bond between China and Pakistan as “all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad brothers.” He reiterated China’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation in line with the important consensus reached by the leaders of both nations. Ding affirmed China’s readiness to maintain robust strategic communication, enhance the quality of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and bolster cooperation in development and security realms. Additionally, he stressed the importance of deepening people-to-people ties and fostering a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, aimed at delivering tangible benefits to both nations.

In response, Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar conveyed Pakistan’s profound commitment to nurturing and strengthening its ties with China. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for China’s core interests and major concerns, underscoring the nation’s steadfast solidarity with its Chinese counterparts. Dar expressed Pakistan’s eagerness to comprehensively enhance practical cooperation with China, emphasizing the mutual benefits of upgrading bilateral cooperation across various sectors. He reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to deepening the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China, a cornerstone of stability and prosperity in the region.

The meeting between Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar symbolizes the enduring friendship and cooperation between China and Pakistan, rooted in mutual trust, shared interests, and a vision for regional development and prosperity. As both nations reaffirm their commitment to advancing bilateral ties, the prospect of closer collaboration holds the promise of greater prosperity and stability for the peoples of China and Pakistan alike.