Dar highlights key diplomatic, economic and security milestones achieved during China visit
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DPM Ishaq Dar is greeted by a Chinese official in Beijing upon his arrival on May 19, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePK
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar termed his three -day visit as ‘extremely successful’ and said that Pakistan made significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements in Beijing.
Addressing a press conference, Dar said it was not a normal diplomatic engagement. With clear and immediate purposes, he held bilateral meetings with the Chinese leadership and there were trilateral talks in Afghanistan.
He further told the media that there was a clear agreement with both China and Afghanistan that a terrorist organization – whether TTP, BLA or any other militant group – would be allowed to use the soil of another country against anyone else.
Referring to the CPEC 2.0, he added, “We have successfully laid the foundation for extended cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.”
He also confirmed that China has expressed its intention to finance the Pakistan -Afghanistan Ozbakistan Railway project, calling it a step for a change for regional relations.
“We have already sent a draft framework to Uzbekistan and Afghanistan…. I am determined to finalize it by the beginning of June.”
Dar said the financing and harmony for the project has been picked up directly with China, which responded positively. “This project, along with the Peshawar Kabul Highway and the ML -1 upgrade, will extensively promote Pakistan’s contact with the Central Asian Republic and increase the trade capacity of our used ports.”
Considering security cooperation, FM Dar said, “China has deep concerns over attacks against people in Pakistan in Pakistan. I assured them that we were resolving these threats seriously. We discussed a permanent mechanism to prevent cross -border terrorism.”
During his previous government from 2013 to 2017, he reiterated that the operation was spent more than 4 billion on the Operation Zarb Azib, which effectively eliminated terrorism. “Unfortunately, the situation worsened due to the previous government’s careless border policies and the release of severe terrorists. Now, our commitment is clear: we will crush terrorism with iron hands as before.”
Dar further emphasized that the Chinese leadership stands with Pakistan on all basic issues. “He reaffirmed his support for our sovereignty and territorial integrity and supported Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir and demanded a resolution in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. We confirmed our support for China’s policy, including Tibet.”
On the occasion of the 74th anniversary of China’s diplomatic relations, Dar congratulated China and after the first round of Beijing, invited his officials to Islamabad for the second round of Pakistan-China strategic dialogue.
He also said that the Chinese Minister of International Development and a senior Communist Party leader met with his delegation and praised Pakistan for its access to the global level. “He proposed the establishment of a forum of a global political parties hosted in China-and appreciated the participation of the Muslim League-N, PPP, and PTI members. I informed them that our party leadership had decided to send the Muslim League to represent the next interaction on May 24.”
Addressing the regional security situation after Indian enmity, which led to a four-day dispute between two nuclear weapons states, Dar said, “We have successfully fought the Indian story-especially about the 2019 events, which we have reported.
He shared details of the recent dispute and condemned the Indian attacks. According to the Foreign Minister, about 75 75 Indian aircraft were launched, 24 pay loads were dropped, and more than one aircraft, including Rafales and AUAV were dropped by Pakistan.
“We responded in the light of day under the UN Charter – not as cowardly, but as a responsible, independent nation.”
He confirmed that after the call of the US Secretary of State Rubio, the breakfire agreement was conducting it, and it was said that military engagements with DGMOs were easily developing with the military. “Our deployment is defense, not offensive. We have never made our marriage and missiles to attack others, but to protect peace.”
Dar called the recent Indian Defense Minister’s remarks “tragic” and said, “Pakistan wants peace. However, we will always defend with full force when defending our sovereignty.”
The Foreign Minister highlighted his government’s commitment to improve relations with Afghanistan. “We have religious, cultural, historical and geographical relations with Afghanistan. Our access to Afghan society was welcomed. We need to move beyond the level of charge and to a great extent.”
He also announced an extension of the transit document government for Afghan drivers and vehicles by June 30 and introduced a documentary government of a $ 100 entry visa for Afghan citizens. He noted, “These measures were deeply appreciated by Afghan officials.
Dar congratulated Field Marshal Asim Munir on his promotion, and called it “well identified” for his extraordinary leadership and cooperation during national security engagements.
He also told the media that during the Pakistan -India tension, he made more than 60 calls for counterparts, including the Deputy Prime Minister and leaders of countries like Qatar, so that Pakistan’s perspective could be presented. He added, “Now the world understands our position. Pakistan is only a frontline state against terrorism but also its biggest victim.
