Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their longstanding strategic partnership while marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
The ceremony took place in Islamabad and brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and representatives from different sectors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the event as chief guest. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar were also present.
China Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties
The Chinese ambassador described Pakistan and China as “all-weather strategic cooperative partners and ironclad brothers.”
He also welcomed Pakistan’s recent economic progress. According to the ambassador, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves reached around $27 billion by mid-September.
The figure marked a five-year high. The reserves also covered more than three months of imports, he noted.
Shehbaz Highlights China’s Development
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Chinese government and people on the 77th anniversary of the PRC.
He praised China’s progress in innovation, human development, global engagement, and sustainable development. Moreover, he said China’s development experience has inspired countries around the world, particularly Pakistan.
CPEC 2.0 and Agriculture Cooperation
The prime minister also highlighted Pakistan’s progress under CPEC 2.0. He pointed to agriculture as an important area of cooperation between the two countries.
In addition, Shehbaz noted that Pakistani agriculture graduates had completed training in China. He described the programme as a valuable investment in Pakistan’s young people.
The initiative reflects the broader focus on skills, knowledge, and technology under the next phase of Pakistan-China economic cooperation.
Strengthening Pakistan-China Cooperation
The anniversary ceremony highlighted the depth of Pakistan-China relations and their continued focus on economic cooperation.
Furthermore, both sides continue to explore opportunities in agriculture, technology, education, and other areas linked to CPEC 2.0.
As the two countries mark 77 years of the PRC, their leaders have reiterated their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
