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Ali Asad Gilani named Pakistan envoy to China

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday announced that Ali Asad Gilani has been appointed as Pakistan’s new Ambassador to China, succeeding Khalil Hashmi, who is set to conclude his tenure and return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs next week. The deputy prime minister, in a post on X, said […]

Ali Asad Gilani has been appointed as Pakistan's new Ambassador to China. He replaces Khalil Hashmi, who is set to conclude his tenure and return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs next week, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.

Gilani has previously served in important positions at the foreign ministry. Dar expressed confidence that Gilani would further advance the Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

Khalil Hashmi's contribution to advancing the Pakistan-China friendship was appreciated by Dar. Hashmi will join the foreign ministry next week after completing his tenure as Ambassador to China.

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