Islamabad, Beijing reaffirm commitment to enhance consular cooperation

Islamabad, Beijing reaffirm commitment to enhance consular cooperation

BEIJING, APR 1 /DNA/ – The 10th Round of Pakistan-China Consular Consultations was held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs on 31 March 2026 in Beijing. Mr. Tariq Wazir, Director General (China) led the Pakistani delegation while the Chinese side was led by Mr. Long Zhao, Director General, Department of Consular Affairs.

 The two sides reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral consular matters and expressed satisfaction at the continued growth of people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and China.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening consular cooperation and enhancing facilitation for each other’s nationals.

Consular Consultations are an institutionalized mechanism between Pakistan and China that reviews the entire range of consular matters, including visa and immigration issues and protection and welfare of nationals between the two countries.