Deputy PM Dar heads to New York for UNSC open debate after High-Level China Visit

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is departing tonight for New York after accompanying Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a series of important diplomatic engagements in Beijing. The visit included high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, held as part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. The discussions were described as productive and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. After Beijing engagements, Dar will travel to New York to participate in the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security.” The session is being convened at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who will chair the debate. During his stay in New York from May 26 to 28, he is also scheduled to attend a “Group of Friends” meeting at the UN and hold multiple sideline meetings with foreign ministers from different countries. The leadership expressed deep appreciation for China’s warm hospitality and the commemorative arrangements marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. Pakistan also acknowledged the support provided by its embassy in Beijing throughout the visit. The upcoming UN engagements are expected to focus on global peace, regional stability, and multilateral diplomatic coordination. Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that China will continue to prioritize its relationship with Pakistan, regardless of changes in the global landscape, during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing. President Xi reaffirmed China’s firm support for Pakistan in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Both leaders stressed importance of accelerating efforts to build a closer China–Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, describing it as a model for regional cooperation and strong neighborly relations. Field Marshal Asim Munir engages Chinese Premier Li Qiang du