The Third Round of Pakistan-China Spokespersons' Dialogue was held in Islamabad on October 26, between Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mao Ning, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

“The discussions focused on further strengthening cooperation between the two Foreign Ministries, particularly in the areas of media engagement, strategic communication and public diplomacy,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.

Both sides underscored the importance of closer coordination, regular consultations and enhanced exchanges to promote mutual understanding and further deepen the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.

During her visit, Mao Ning also called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan also attended the meeting.

The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, rooted in mutual trust, respect and unwavering support for each other.

He emphasised the importance of enhanced media cooperation, strategic communication and public diplomacy in advancing bilateral relations and fostering closer people-to-people ties.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between their Foreign Ministries and reiterated their commitment to maintaining close coordination and regular engagement under the Spokespersons’ Dialogue mechanism.

The second round of dialogue was held virtually in October 2022.