Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar says Pakistan-China cooperation is pivotal for regional peace, stability and prosperity.

He was talking to the Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in New York today on the sidelines of Ministerial Meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

The Deputy Prime Minister said that friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy and there is unanimous support in Pakistan for further enhancement of bilateral ties.

Thanking China for its steadfast and continued support to Pakistan's integrity, sovereignty and core issues including Jammu and Kashmir dispute, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's firm resolve to further elevate bilateral relations with China to a higher level of cooperation and collaboration.

In his remarks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China would continue to firmly support Pakistan on its core issues and socio-economic development.

The two sides also discussed speedy implementation of phase-II of CPEC and expressed satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC. The two sides agreed to further expand cooperation under CPEC for harnessing its shared benefits.

Both leaders also agreed to maintain close strategic communication and coordination on important issues, and enhance their cooperation at the multilateral forums.