By Senior Editor,China Africa News
Beijing, Jan. 4, 2026 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on January 4 to co-host the Seventh Round of the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, marking a new chapter in a relationship both sides describe as an “all-weather” strategic partnership. The talks took place during Dar’s official visit to China from January 3 to January 5, 2026, at Wang’s invitation.
In candid and wide-ranging discussions, the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation across strategic, political, defence, economic, trade, investment, cultural and people-to-people ties, as well as international and regional developments of mutual interest.
They agreed to enhance strategic communication, deepen mutual trust, and jointly safeguard shared interests underscoring the robustness of ties between the two nations.
A key outcome of the dialogue was the launch of commemorative activities for the 75th anniversary of China–Pakistan diplomatic relations in 2026, aimed at reinforcing centuries-old bonds and expanding cooperation into new fields. Both sides described their relationship as ironclad and resilient, committed to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.
At the heart of these talks lies a shared recognition that in an increasingly volatile global landscape shaped by shifting alliances, economic competition, and security challenges China and Pakistan view their partnership as more than symbolic.
It serves as a strategic anchor for mutual support, balancing Beijing’s development and geopolitical objectives with Islamabad’s security and economic aspirations. The dialogue reflects both nations’ intent to convert diplomatic rhetoric into concrete cooperation, from infrastructure and trade to coordinated regional policy, positioning their alliance as a stabilizing force in South Asia’s complex diplomatic terrain.
