Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Beijing on an official visit, underlining the importance of Pakistan-China relations and regional diplomacy.

Upon his arrival, Ishaq Dar was received at the airport by Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. The reception highlighted the diplomatic significance of the visit.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 arrived in Beijing this evening. At the airport he was recieved by China's Special Representative on Afghanistan Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Pakistan's Ambassador to China and officers of Pakistan… pic.twitter.com/3Q3LzMC11o
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 3, 2026

7th Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue

The seventh meeting of the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue will be held in Beijing on Sunday. Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, will co-chair the session. The dialogue is expected to cover bilateral cooperation and regional matters of mutual interest.

During the visit, Ishaq Dar will also participate in celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. Both countries plan to hold various commemorative and joint events throughout 2026 to celebrate the milestone.

Call with Saudi foreign minister

Soon after arriving in Beijing, Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The two leaders discussed the current situation in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50), upon landing in Beijing, spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan.

Both leaders deliberated on the recent situation in the region.

The DPM/FM welcomed… pic.twitter.com/PDjl8rXTbg
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 3, 2026

The deputy prime minister also discussed the Saudi-led coalition on Yemen and welcomed the recent statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He appreciated the efforts of all parties working to resolve regional issues amicably and through dialogue.

Talk with UAE, Turkiye counterparts

Dar also held a telephone conversation with his UAE counterpart to discuss the current situation in the region. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the recent positive developments and improvements.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50), held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, H.H. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan @ABZayed.

Both DPMs exchanged views on the current… pic.twitter.com/NemYmJoIR4
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 3, 2026

He said that dialogue and diplomacy have produced valuable and tangible results.

The FM later spoke on the phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and expressed appreciation for the earnest efforts undertaken by all parties to resolve issues through dialogue and diplomacy.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, spoke on phone with Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan.

The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and expressed appreciation for the earnest efforts undertaken by… pic.twitter.com/asvlHGrndY
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 3, 2026

Dar also expressed the desire to enhance bilateral cooperation with Türkiye in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, technology, tourism, and IT.