74th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations celebrated

Islamabad:Wang Shengjie, Counsellor at the Embassy of China in Pakistan, has highlighted the enduring strength and salience of China-Pakistan relations which have withstood the test of time and regional challenges.

Mr Wang was addressing a special event to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China organised here by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). Mr Wang emphasised China’s continued commitment to regional peace, stability and developments and added that China remains dedicated to working closely with Pakistan and regional partners to foster connectivity and economic growth. He also underscored the importance of joint efforts to deliver tangible benefits through CPEC reaffirming the shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.

Tehmina Janjua, former Foreign Secretary, mentioned about the exemplary coordination between Pakistani and Chinese missions across multilateral platforms. She described the relationship as one of "iron brothers and steel sisters" marked by mutual trust, unwavering support on core issues and shared progress. She praised China’s remarkable development trajectory and reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to this time-tested partnership.

Masood Khalid, Pakistan’s former ambassador to China, described Pakistan-China relationship as a model of inter-state cooperation rooted in principles of mutual respect, non-interference and a shared vision for regional peace and development.