Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with a high-level delegation from the China Minmetals Corporation (MCC) today in Beijing. The delegation was led by Vice President Xu Jiqing.
The meeting focused on deepening economic cooperation, with a specific emphasis on MCC’s significant footprint in Pakistan’s mining and minerals sector. Both sides held productive discussions on the progress of ongoing projects and the roadmap for future investments.
At the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 visited Beijing to co-chair the 7th Round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.
The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of Pakistan–China relations and… pic.twitter.com/G2GeJ9Kxye
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 4, 2026
Key Highlights of the Discussion
- Project Evaluation: A comprehensive review of MCC’s current operations in Pakistan, emphasizing the company’s long-standing role in the country’s extractive industry.
- Value-Added Development: The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of transitioning from raw mineral extraction to value-added industrial development, urging MCC to explore local processing and manufacturing opportunities.
- Government Support: Senator Dar reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to providing a secure and supportive environment for Chinese investors. He noted that the mining sector remains a top priority under Pakistan’s economic revival plan.
During the exchange, Vice President Xu Jiqing briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on MCC’s upcoming strategic initiatives and expressed the corporation’s continued interest in expanding its presence within the Pakistani market.
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Senator Dar commended MCC for its contributions to Pakistan’s industrial landscape and reiterated that the government would facilitate all efforts to advance mining investments that align with the mutual goals of the “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor” (CPEC) Phase II.
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