ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China tomorrow at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Pakistan and China maintain an all-weather strategic partnership with close coordination and regular consultations on regional and global issues.
The visit will allow both sides to hold in-depth discussions on regional developments, bilateral cooperation, and matters of mutual international interest.
Officials noted that Ishaq Dar’s visit, despite medical advice to rest following a hairline shoulder fracture, underscores Pakistan’s strong commitment to its relationship with China.
Pakistan is stepping closer to hosting high-stakes talks between Iran and the United States, with both sides expressing confidence in Islamabad’s role as a facilitator, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said.
The development followed a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad on Sunday, attended by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, alongside Pakistan. Officials discussed the escalating Middle East crisis and potential pathways to de-escalation.
Speaking after the meeting, Dar said Pakistan would be “honoured” to host “meaningful talks between the two sides in the coming days,” signaling that diplomatic groundwork has advanced beyond a preliminary offer.
Dar added that Pakistan’s initiative has received broad international backing. He noted support from China, following talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
“I had a detailed conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China fully supports Pakistan’s initiative to host Iran-US talks. Similarly, the UN Secretary-General has expressed full support for our peace initiative,” Dar said.
He said multiple countries have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s efforts, reflecting strong global backing for Islamabad’s push to facilitate dialogue and achieve lasting peace.
Dar called for continued international support, adding, “Pakistan will require prayers and the support of the entire international community to succeed in its effort to achieve peace and bring a permanent end to this war.”
