Pakistan, China agree to deepen linkages between political parties

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with the Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao here. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to deepen linkages between the political parties of Pakistan and CPC. The deputy prime minister appreciated China’s firm support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and issues of its core interest. Liu Jianchao reiterated that as All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and ironclad friend, China would continue to prioritise its relations with Pakistan. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Beijing on a three-day visit to China. In Beijing, Ishaq Dar would hold comprehensive discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, including key members of the Chinese Communist Party. The meetings would focus on current regional developments and the multiple dimensions of Pakistan-China relations. The visit is a part of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China, and a reaffirmation of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two brotherly countries.