Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Pakistan on Thursday
Chinese Foreign Minister and senior Politburo member Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Thursday for a high-level diplomatic visit. He will co-chair the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue alongside Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit comes at a critical time, reflecting the continued commitment of both nations to enhance their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.”
Wang Yi’s trip is part of the routine high-level exchanges between Beijing and Islamabad that focus on expanding economic, political, and security cooperation. Officials said the talks will cover key regional issues, trade, investments, and strategic coordination, reaffirming both countries’ pledge to stand by each other on matters of core national interest. Pakistan views the upcoming dialogue as an opportunity to boost economic ties through initiatives linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), while also seeking Chinese support in regional peace and stability.
The visit follows Wang Yi’s ongoing tour of South Asia, which earlier this week took him to New Delhi for meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and an expected meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His India trip, marked by discussions on easing bilateral tensions and addressing U.S. trade pressures, highlights Beijing’s push for balancing regional diplomacy. Reports in Indian media suggest Modi might also travel to China later this month, signaling potential momentum in thawing strained India-China ties.
Against this backdrop, Wang Yi’s arrival in Islamabad is expected to further consolidate Pakistan-China relations at a time when regional geopolitics remain tense. Both sides are likely to reaffirm their joint stance on global challenges, while ensuring cooperation on issues ranging from economic growth to counterterrorism efforts. The visit underscores China’s continued support for Pakistan’s development and stability, and Islamabad’s role as one of Beijing’s closest allies in South Asia.
As Islamabad prepares to host the 6th Strategic Dialogue, diplomatic observers will be closely watching the outcomes, particularly on CPEC-related developments and Pakistan’s role in China’s wider Belt and Road Initiative. With the U.S. and India recalibrating their positions in the region, Wang Yi’s engagement with Pakistan will serve as another reminder of the depth of the two countries’ historic partnership.
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