Pakistan, China deepen ties at 10th Consular Consultations

BEIJING: Pakistan and China held the 10th round of their Consular Consultations on March 31, 2026, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and facilitating closer people-to-people links.

The meeting, hosted by the foreign ministries of both countries, was led by Tariq Wazir, Director General (China), on behalf of Pakistan, while Long Zhao, Director General of the Department of Consular Affairs, headed the Chinese delegation.

During the consultations, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of consular matters, including visa regimes, immigration processes, and the protection and welfare of their respective nationals. Officials expressed satisfaction over the steady growth in exchanges between the people of Pakistan and China.

The two countries also reiterated their resolve to further enhance consular cooperation and improve facilitation mechanisms for citizens traveling and residing in each other’s territories.

Consular Consultations between Pakistan and China serve as an institutionalised platform to address a wide range of issues, ensuring smoother coordination on visa, immigration, and citizen welfare matters while reinforcing the broader bilateral relationship.