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Pakistan top diplomat meets Chinese Minister of International Department of the Communist Party

May 20, 2025

By The South Asia Times

BEIJING - Pakistan top diplomat Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met with the Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao.

In a statement, Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said that during the meeting, the two sides discussed regional situation following the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and stressed adherence to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and international law for maintaining regional peace and stability.

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar arrived in Beijing on Monday.

Appreciating China’s support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful neighbourhood while affirming its right and capability to defend its territory and people.

Dar underlined the need for the international community to take note of India’s unilateral and illegal decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. He stressed that the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, remains vital for lasting peace in South Asia.

He also appreciated IDCPC’s instrumental role in facilitating exchanges between the CPC and political parties of Pakistan.

In view of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties being celebrated on 21 May 2025, both sides underlined the unique nature of the Pakistan-China friendship and agreed to continue endeavouring for passing it on to the younger generation of the two countries.