ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a meeting with the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, to review bilateral relations and discuss matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Ambassador Jiang conveyed seasonal greetings and best wishes for the New Year to the DPM/FM on behalf of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Senator Dar warmly reciprocated the greetings and expressed appreciation for China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national development.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s principled stance, the DPM/FM reiterated Islamabad’s firm support for China on all core issues, including strict adherence to the One-China Principle. He emphasized that Pakistan recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China, and considers Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
Both sides reviewed the overall state of Pakistan–China relations and expressed satisfaction with the steady momentum of cooperation across political, economic, and strategic domains. They agreed that the all-weather strategic partnership remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and a key anchor for regional peace and security.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral ties and deepen coordination on regional and international issues of common concern.