Islamabad: At the invitation of Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake a visit to Shanghai, China, from 16 to 17 July 2026, accompanied by a delegation.

According to the statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, on 16 July 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will attend the signing ceremony for the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) and will sign the Agreement on behalf of Pakistan as a Founding Member. He will also participate in the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance on 17 July 2026.

On the sidelines of the Conference, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with H.E. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China, as well as meetings with other counterparts to discuss matters of mutual interest.

During his engagements, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will share Pakistan's perspective on strengthening international cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, with particular emphasis on the priorities and development needs of the Global South. He will underscore the importance of bridging the global AI divide, promoting equitable access to AI technologies, enhancing capacity-building, and ensuring that the benefits of AI contribute to sustainable development and shared prosperity for all.