Islamabad, May 19 -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for a three-day official visit to China on Monday. He is travelling to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, ARY News reported.

For his visit to China from May 19-21, Dar is accompanied by Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq. This marks his first visit to China since India and Pakistan agreed for the cessation of hostilities.

During the visit, Dar will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability, his office announced in a statement.

The two sides will review bilateral ties and exchange views o...