Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to visit Beijing this week to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on January 4. The dialogue serves as the highest consultative mechanism between the two nations, offering a platform to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional, and international developments. The visit aims to strengthen their strategic partnership and will include announcements for initiatives marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.