Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership during Dar-Wang Yi meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, where they reviewed the broad canvas of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, said a statement by Pakistan's Foreign Office.

Dar arrived in China on a two-day visit, the Foreign Office said earlier, adding that he will attend the signing ceremony for the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) and will sign the agreement on Pakistan's behalf as a founding member.

In his meeting today with his Chinese counterpart, the two sides underscored the importance of advancing high-quality development under CPEC 2.0 and enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence.

The two sides also exchanged views on the latest regional and global developments and reaffirmed their resolve to maintain close coordination on issues of mutual interest, said the statement.

The meeting further reinforced Pakistan-China strategic cooperation and reflected the two countries' shared commitment to innovation-driven development and emerging technologies.