Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will embark on a three-day visit to China starting January 3, 2026, marking the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the two allies in the new year. The trip comes at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides preparing to convene the Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue.
The dialogue follows the Sixth Round held in August 2025 in Islamabad, where officials reaffirmed their commitment to the "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership." Analysts predict this meeting will address enhanced infrastructure collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and regional security coordination.
This visit occurs as both nations prepare to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026. Observers anticipate discussions on expanding digital economy partnerships and climate resilience projects, particularly following recent flood recovery efforts in Pakistan supported by Chinese aid.
