Beijing: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met a delegation from China Minmetals Corporation (MCC) led by Vice President Xu Jiqing.

They held productive discussions on MCC's ongoing and upcoming projects in Pakistan.

DPM/FM reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan's strong support for MCC in advancing mining investment and promoting value-added industrial development.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar met with Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of CIDCA, at the Pakistan Embassy on Monday.

They reviewed socio-economic development cooperation, lauded CIDCA's contributions to Pakistan's development, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in education, space, livelihoods, IT, and disaster relief, including flagship initiatives to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations.