75 Years On, Sino–Pak Ties stand as ‘Model of Enduring Strategic Cooperation’: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China marked 75 years of diplomatic ties at high-level ceremony. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the partnership strong, stable, and built on decades of trust, saying it has endured through crises and changing global conditions. براہِ راست: وزیرِ اعظم پاکستان کا پاک-چائنہ سفارتی تعلقات کی 75ویں سالگرہ کے موقع پر تقریب سے خطاب https://t.co/Ko Prnu ENuk — Government of Pakistan (@Govtof Pakistan) May 21, 2026 On 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered strongly worded tribute, describing the bilateral relationship as “steadfast,” “historic,” and “unmatched in the annals of history.” Speaking before senior state leaders and dignitaries, the premier said the Pakistan–China partnership grown from early diplomatic recognition into what he called an extraordinary alliance built on trust, sincerity, and unwavering mutual support. He highlighted that Pakistan was among the first countries globally, and the first Muslim nation—to recognize China, laying what he described as the foundation for a lifelong strategic bond. Sharif stressed China’s consistent role in supporting Pakistan through decades of challenges, saying Beijing has stood by Islamabad “like a solid rock” during earthquakes, floods, economic crises, and other difficult periods. He stressed that the friendship has endured without political fluctuations or conditionality, remaining stable through changing regional and global circumstances. Reaffirming Pakistan’s diplomatic stance, the prime minister declared that Islamabad would continue to support China on core issues, including the One China policy, stating this commitment would remain firm “without fear or favour.” A major focus of his speech was the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which he described as a landmark symbol of cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. He said the project has played a transformative role in Pakistan’s development by supporting infrast