Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan-China relations are multidimensional and based on mutual trust and respect.

This reaffirmation of ties occurs as both nations seek to coordinate their diplomatic efforts on the global stage and manage regional stability. The strategic alignment is intended to protect the interests of developing nations within international forums.

Dar met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and other Chinese officials to review the strategic partnership between the two countries. During these discussions, Dar said that Pakistan and China continue to coordinate closely at international forums to defend the interests of developing nations.

This diplomatic push follows Dar's official visit to Beijing on Jan. 4, 2026 [1]. The visit and subsequent meetings on May 5 coincide with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries [2].

Beyond general diplomacy, the two nations are focusing on specific regional cooperation. Chinese officials said that China will strengthen cooperation with Pakistan on Iran [3]. This cooperation is part of a broader effort to deepen a partnership that both sides describe as "iron-clad."

The review of the partnership emphasizes a commitment to mutual respect. Dar said that the relationship extends across various dimensions, ensuring that both countries remain aligned on critical economic and security issues.

“"Pakistan-China relations are multidimensional, based on mutual trust and respect."”

The timing of these affirmations, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, signals a desire to stabilize and expand the 'all-weather' friendship. By explicitly mentioning cooperation regarding Iran and the defense of developing nations, Pakistan and China are positioning themselves as a unified bloc against Western-led diplomatic norms in international forums.