Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on a one-day official visit to China on Tuesday, as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic engagement to help reduce regional hostilities linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Dar’s visit to Beijing comes at a time when Islamabad has been actively pursuing dialogue and de-escalation efforts, including hosting a quadrilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt to discuss ways to bring an end to the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar was invited by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and during the brief visit both leaders are expected to review bilateral ties and discuss key regional developments and matters of mutual interest.
The trip underscores Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to engage major partners like China in support of peace, stability, and diplomatic solutions amid a volatile regional environment. Islamabad’s outreach also aligns with broader attempts to facilitate indirect communication between conflicting parties and promote negotiation channels as a means to reduce tensions.