ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the steadfast nature of the Pakistan-China relationship, stating that Beijing has consistently supported Islamabad in an unwavering fashion unmatched in modern history. Speaking at a high-profile joint ceremony in the federal capital to celebrate the 75th anniversary of formal bilateral diplomatic relations, the premier emphasized that the unique partnership has stood like a solid rock through both peace and difficult times. The event gathered top state officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari and a high-level Chinese delegation led by Vice Chairman Cai Dafeng, to commemorate the historic milestone originally established on May 21, 1951.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا پاک-چین سفارتی تعلقات کی 75 ویں سالگرہ کی تقریب سے خطاب
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے چین کو پاکستان کا سب سے قابلِ اعتماد دوست قرار دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ دنیا میں دونوں ممالک کی دوستی ایک منفرد مثال ہے اور وقت کی ہر آزمائش پر پوری اتری ہے۔ چین کی… pic.twitter.com/3NnpjaTauW
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 21, 2026
Key Highlights
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised China’s historically unmatched and unwavering diplomatic support.
- The high-level ceremony marked exactly 75 years since formal ties were established in 1951.
- Islamabad reaffirmed its absolute, permanent commitment to the “One China” policy.
- The state guaranteed paramount security protocols for all Chinese nationals working locally.
- Beijing expressed full readiness to upgrade bilateral economic cooperation by launching CPEC 2.0.
“China has been the most steadfast and the most trusted friend of Pakistan.
Last year, I announced sending one thousand Pakistani agri-graduates, boys and girls, for modern training to China. They have come back and now they are working in the fields and really committing… pic.twitter.com/xoaNMEcGLw
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 21, 2026
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During his address, Prime Minister Sharif reminded the audience that Pakistan was the very first Muslim country to recognize the People’s Republic of China, building a relationship completely devoid of political strings or conditional attachments. He noted that China’s Belt and Road Initiative—specifically the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)—remains the ultimate manifestation of Beijing’s commitment to boosting Pakistan’s industrial economy and job market. The premier also expressed gratitude for China’s complete backing of Pakistan’s recent diplomatic mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. Turning to internal security, the prime minister reiterated that safeguarding Chinese personnel remains an issue of paramount importance, promising that the state will spare no effort in deploying the highest tiers of protection.
President Zardari met Mr Cai Dafeng, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress of China, as 🇵🇰 & 🇨🇳 marked 75 years of diplomatic relations. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the enduring strategic partnership. pic.twitter.com/AiXUeu0SLs
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) May 21, 2026
A commemorative reflection on the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China 🇵🇰🤝🇨🇳 — a journey defined by enduring brotherhood, historic milestones, and shared aspirations that continue to shape an unshakable All-Weather Strategic… pic.twitter.com/4uMvYtvP73
— National Assembly 🇵🇰 (@NAofPakistan) May 20, 2026
Echoing these remarks, President Asif Ali Zardari termed the bilateral alliance the absolute cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, enjoying total institutional and generational continuity. Representing the Chinese leadership, Vice Chairman Cai Dafeng praised the ironclad friendship for surviving an ever-changing international landscape as both nations pursue national rejuvenation. Dafeng stated that Beijing firmly supports Pakistan’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, announcing that China stands fully ready to collaborate on CPEC 2.0. This next phase of strategic infrastructure development will aggressively expand joint investments into advanced digital technologies, information technology, green energy, modern agriculture, and mining operations.
