ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin.
Ishaq Dar congratulated FM Wang Yi on the successful hosting of the SCO CFM and conveyed gratitude to the leadership of China for the warm hospitality extended during the event.
The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on key areas of mutual interest, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and multilateral cooperation. Emphasizing the strength of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, they expressed satisfaction with the ongoing close collaboration across various domains.
Both sides reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote regional peace, stability, and development.
A day earlier, Dar also meet Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov during the SCO CFMs concluding cruise in Tianjin.
“We reaffirmed our commitment to the enduring & multifaceted Pak-Uzbek partnership, reviewed progress on ongoing initiatives, and pledged to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest including Uzbek-Afghan-Pak railway connectivity project,” Dar said in a social media post.