Pakistan and China on Monday called for more “visible and verifiable” steps to dismantle terrorist organisations based in Afghanistan, stressing the need to prevent militants from using Afghan territory to threaten other countries.
The statement came at the conclusion of the 7th round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, co-chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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The joint communique highlighted the countries’ commitment to closely coordinate on the Afghan issue, urging the Afghan government to adopt inclusive policies, focus on development, and play a constructive role in regional stability.
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Joint Press Communique of the Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Minister’s Strategic Dialogue https://t.co/Zv39fYjgSJ
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator @MIshaqDar50, visited the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing.
He toured the renovated public spaces, thoughtfully blending traditional and contemporary design. Interacting with the officers, he highlighted the Embassy’s role in… pic.twitter.com/hVhxCbGdU8
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met a delegation from China Minmetals Corporation (MCC) led by Vice President Mr. Xu Jiqing.
They held productive discussions on MCC’s ongoing and upcoming projects in Pakistan.
DPM/FM reaffirmed… pic.twitter.com/wPpizy7Rnq
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China praised Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and protecting Chinese personnel and projects, while reiterating support for the China-Pakistan Belt and Road Initiative. The dialogue also covered wide-ranging bilateral cooperation, including strategic, political, economic, trade, and security issues.
Both sides agreed to deepen strategic communication, safeguard mutual interests, and advance peace, development, and prosperity in the region. The two nations marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, launching commemorative activities and planning an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Agreements were made to enhance collaboration in industry, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, trade, investment, technology, education, and space cooperation, including the expected participation of Pakistani astronauts in China’s space station. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, while China reiterated support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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The two countries also expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation in multilateral forums such as the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and committed to advancing fair global governance.
The communique addressed global issues including Palestine, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and support for a two-state solution.
The dialogue concluded with an agreement to hold the next round in Islamabad next year, continuing efforts to deepen Pakistan-China strategic, economic, and security cooperation.