ISLAMABAD(National times)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday Pakistan’s all-weather strategic partnership with China is anchored in trust and strategic alignment. He shared Pakistan’s perspective on Chinese news channel ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s participation in the SCO Heads of State meetings in Tianjin and Beijing.
He highlighted the depth of Pak–China ties and the growing significance of SCO for our region. “We value President Xi’s leadership and initiatives such as the Belt and Road, and the Global Development, Security and Civilization Initiatives, which continue to transform economies and strengthen regional integration,” he said. The SCO has become a pivotal Eurasian platform, advancing cooperation in security, trade, energy, connectivity, and culture under the principles of mutual trust and shared development. “In today’s multipolar world, the SCO’s role in promoting multilateralism, stability, and inclusive growth is more vital than ever,” Dar said. “I wish China every success in hosting the Summit, as collective commitments emerge for regional peace, prosperity, and cooperation. We also look forward to constructive high-level engagements with the Chinese leadership and with heads of other SCO member states,” the deputy prime minister said.