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   Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Communist Party’s International Department Minister Liu Jianchao in Beijing, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, the two leaders emphasised enhancing collaboration between political parties, including closer ties between Pakistan’s ruling party and the Chinese Communist Party. FM Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its “iron-clad friendship” with China, while Liu assured Beijing’s continued support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “China will firmly stand by Pakistan in safeguarding its core interests,” Liu said. Dar appreciated China’s steadfast backing, particularly on regional and international issues. “China and Pakistan’s first priority is peace,” DG ISPR tells China media group The foreign minister also raised concerns over India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, urgi...

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are traveling to Beijing to attend a trilateral meeting with Chinese officials, according to Pakistani media reports citing official sources. Dar is set to begin his official visit to China on Monday, where he is expected to meet senior Chinese officials to discuss bilateral and regional issues. Reports indicate that tensions between India and Pakistan will be among the topics of discussion. The Taliban’s foreign minister is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Pakistani media. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the trilateral talks, which are expected to focus on expanding trade and security cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The first round of trilateral talks between the three sides was held in Kabul on May 10, with economic cooperation, security, and regional stability on the agenda. Earlier this month, a Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China’s special en...