Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its firm support for China on issues related to Taiwan, saying it will continue to adhere to the One China principle and regard Taiwan as an inalienable part of China.

In a statement on developments concerning the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Pakistan and China are iron-clad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners.

“We reiterate our consistent support to China on all matters of its core interests, including Taiwan,” he said.

“We will continue to adhere to the One-China principle and regard Taiwan as an inalienable part of China,” he said.

The spokesperson’s remarks underscore Islamabad’s long-standing position on Taiwan and its close strategic ties with Beijing, particularly on issues touching China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.