ISLAMABAD — Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, warmly welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at a diplomatic ceremony organized to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The high-profile event, held in Islamabad, brought together senior cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, military leadership, and prominent civil society figures to celebrate China's national milestone and highlight the enduring strategic partnership between Beijing and Islamabad.
Reaffirming the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartiest congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and the Chinese people on behalf of the government and citizens of Pakistan. He praised China's monumental economic transformation, poverty alleviation achievements, and global leadership through multilateral initiatives.
Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed deep appreciation for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's presence, emphasizing that the ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan remains an anchor of regional peace and development.
Key themes and strategic priorities highlighted during the event include:
CPEC 2.0 Acceleration: Commitment to high-quality development under Phase II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), expanding focus into industrialization, agriculture, digital technology, and green energy.
Economic Cooperation: Strengthening trade ties, joint ventures, and infrastructure connectivity across regional trade corridors.
Geopolitical Solidarity: Reaffirming mutual support on core national interest issues at international forums.
The anniversary ceremony featured cultural performances and the ceremonial cutting of a commemorative cake to mark 77 years of China's statehood, symbolizing the deep-seated historical and diplomatic bonds connecting both nations.
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