ISLAMABAD
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in media engagement, strategic communication and public diplomacy during the third round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue held in Islamabad on Monday.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mao Ning, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The second round of the dialogue was held virtually in October 2022.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the two foreign ministries, with both sides emphasising the importance of closer coordination, regular consultations and expanded exchanges to promote mutual understanding and further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.
During her visit, Mao Ning also called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan attended the meeting.
Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which is founded on mutual trust, mutual respect and steadfast support for each other.
He highlighted the importance of enhanced media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy in advancing bilateral relations and fostering stronger people-to-people ties.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between their respective foreign ministries and reiterated their resolve to maintain close coordination and regular engagement through the Spokespersons’ Dialogue mechanism.
The dialogue reflects the two countries’ continued efforts to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen institutional cooperation and reinforce their longstanding strategic partnership.
