ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, calling it a “transformative pillar” of bilateral cooperation.
“We remain fully committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a transformative pillar of our cooperation as well as its transition to the second phase with five new corridors,” PM Sharif said in a post on his X handle on the occasion of the 76th National Day of China.
值此中华人民共和国成立76周年喜庆之际，我谨代表巴基斯坦人民和政府，并以我个人的名义，向习近平主席阁下及兄弟般的中国人民致以诚挚祝贺。在习近平主席远见卓识的领导下，中国取得的卓越进步与繁荣发展为世界树立了光辉典范。我于今年九月对中国的访问，进一步巩固了我们在各领域的双边关系。我们将… https://t.co/nemhXC3nPY
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 1, 2025
Launched in 2015, the CPEC infrastructure programme includes energy projects, highways, railways, and the development of the Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan and China are currently working to advance into “CPEC 2.0,” focused on industrialisation, agriculture, energy, and connectivity.
He extended his heartfelt felicitations to President Xi Jinping as well as to the Chinese people, on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan. He noted that under President Xi Jinping’s visionary leadership, China’s remarkable progress and prosperity serve as a beacon for the world.
Prime Minister Sharif mentioned that his recent visit to China in September this year further strengthened ties with China across all spheres.
He added that the ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ between Pakistan and China, rooted in a glorious history since 1951, embodies mutual trust, sacrifice, and sincerity.
“As iron brothers, our unbreakable bond continues to deepen, ensuring peace, progress, and prosperity for our nations and our future generations,” he concluded.
