In New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with H.E. Wang Yi, his Chinese counterpart, on the margins of the UN Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security. The gathering, under China’s presidency of the Security Council, was complemented by Dar’s participation in the Group of Friends on Global Governance on May 28, 2026, focusing on reforms to strengthen the UN-centered international system. The two leaders exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations and lauded a trajectory of close coordination. Dar recalled Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s high-level visit to Hangzhou and Beijing (May 23–26, 2026), highlighting discussions on economic cooperation, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the broader bilateral partnership. He noted the successful convening of the Pakistan-China Political Parties Forum and the CPEC Joint Consultative Mechanism, which deepened ties between Pakistan’s major political parties and the Communist Party of China. The Pakistani side reaffirmed unwavering support for China’s core interests and One-China principle, and appreciated China’s role in Pakistan’s economic stabilization through international financial channels. Wang Yi emphasized the enduring importance of China-Pakistan relations, pledging to advance strategic communication, broaden all-dimensional cooperation, and build an even closer community with a shared future in the new era. On regional and global issues, both sides committed to multilateralism, a rules-based international order, and peaceful coexistence, and reaffirmed their determination to deepen the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership for the benefit of their peoples. My view: this encounter signals a pragmatic consolidation of the China-Pakistan axis, aligning both countries on key foreign-policy principles while advancing economic integration through flagship projects like CPEC. While this partnership promises stability and development, Pakistan should remain vigilant about debt sustainability, governance transparency, and maintaining strategic autonomy by engaging with diverse partners. The event also mirrors how major powers increasingly shape regional outcomes within multilateral forums like the UN, underscoring the importance of diversified diplomacy that safeguards national interests without sacrificing principled cooperation.

Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY

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Published: May 28, 2026, 8:52 am