PM Shehbaz Sharif Invited to China for Military Parade Marking 80th Anniversary of Anti-Fascist Victory

ISLAMABAD: It has been widely reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been formally invited to China as a state guest to attend a grand military parade on September 3, 2025.

• Purpose of the Event: The parade is being organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Global Participation:
  • The ceremony is expected to draw several high-profile world leaders.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are also among the reported attendees.
• Pakistan-China Relations:
  • PM Sharif’s participation underscores the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China.
  • The visit highlights Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening ties with Beijing at a time of evolving regional and global challenges.
• SCO Summit Linkage:
  • The visit coincides with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025.
  • PM Sharif is expected to hold bilateral meetings with key world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.

• Significance for Pakistan:
  • The invitation reflects China’s acknowledgment of Pakistan’s role as a trusted partner in regional stability.
  • It also provides Islamabad with a platform to enhance diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with SCO member states.

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