ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.
According to the details, senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received ambassador Jiang Zaidong of the People’s Republic of China on Monday. Ambassador Jiang conveyed season’s greetings and best wishes for new year to deputy prime minister on behalf of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. While reciprocating new year’s greetings, deputy prime minister appreciated China’s strong support for Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national development.
Deputy prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support for China on all core issues including the adherence to the One-China Principle. He reiterated that Pakistan recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all China, with Taiwan being an inalienable part of China.
Both sides reviewed the overall state of bilateral relations and agreed that their all-weather strategic partnership remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and an anchor for regional peace and security.
