ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which will focus on key sectors including agriculture, information technology, industry and mining.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Cai Dafeng in Islamabad on Wednesday, a statement issued by the PM House’s media wing said.
The delegation is visiting Pakistan to participate in celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz described CPEC as a game-changer for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries, built on mutual trust and strategic cooperation on regional and bilateral issues.
The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and the people of China on the occasion of the anniversary. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm support for China’s core interests and appreciated Beijing’s continued backing of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
ISLAMABAD: 20 May 2026.
Call on the Prime Minister by Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), Mr. Cai Dafeng.
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Referring to the regional situation, Prime Minister Shehbaz praised China’s constructive role in promoting peace and stability in South Asia and the Middle East, while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional harmony and multilateral cooperation.
Vice Chairman Cai Dafeng thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation and reciprocated the greetings on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
He also conveyed the Chinese leadership’s strong commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-China relations and reiterated China’s continued support for Pakistan.
He added that China fully supports Pakistan’s role in ongoing regional peace efforts and will continue contributing to the promotion of global peace and stability.
Both sides underscored the unique nature of the Pakistan-China ironclad friendship, describing it as a key pillar for peace, development and stability in the region.
Pakistan Senate marks 75 years of Pakistan-China ties
Earlier, Pakistan’s Senate unanimously adopted a landmark resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, reaffirming what officials described as an “iron-clad” partnership between the two countries.
The resolution, titled “Re-affirming China-Pakistan Friendship and Brotherhood”, was moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a Senate session in Islamabad.
Addressing lawmakers, Dar congratulated the governments and people of both nations on the milestone anniversary, saying relations between Islamabad and Beijing had continued to strengthen over the past seven decades on the basis of mutual trust, respect and shared strategic interests.
He said the Pakistan-China partnership had become a key pillar for regional peace, economic development and stability, adding that Islamabad remained committed to expanding cooperation across political, economic, strategic and people-to-people sectors.
The resolution described the bilateral relationship as “historic, time-tested and iron-clad”, noting that it had endured changing regional and international circumstances through the support of successive generations of leadership in both countries.
The resolution also renewed Pakistan’s support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), describing it as an important pillar of economic cooperation and shared prosperity.
