Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for China on a two-day official visit to attend the inaugural ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
During the visit, Pakistan will sign the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member, with Dar signing the document on behalf of the country.
The deputy prime minister will also participate in the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance on July 17, where he is expected to present Pakistan's perspective on strengthening international cooperation in artificial intelligence.
On the sidelines of the conference, Dar is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.
Accompanying the Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar Sb to Shanghai where he will be signing the Agreement on the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) on July 16th with Pakistan as a Founding Member.
— Ali Dar (@alimdar82) July 16, 2026
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The Foreign Office said the visit reflects Pakistan's commitment to promoting global cooperation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies while further strengthening its strategic partnership with China.
Dar is also expected to meet leaders and senior officials from participating countries to discuss collaboration in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
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