Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari exchanged congratulatory messages on May 21, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between their two countries.
Xi said that China and Pakistan are good friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners linked by mountains and rivers and sharing weal and woe. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, no matter how the international situation has changed, the friendship between China and Pakistan has always remained rock-solid and unbreakable.
For his part, Zardari said the Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership has stood the test of time and become a steadfast pillar for regional peace, stability and development. Pakistan sincerely appreciates China’s steadfast support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and promoting its economic and social development, said Zardari, adding that his country will continue to support China on issues concerning its core interests and further elevate the Pakistan-China friendship to new levels.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also exchanged congratulatory messages.
Also on May 21, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23-26.
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing that Sharif’s visit is an important high-level exchange between China and Pakistan on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will meet with Sharif and Premier Li Qiang will hold talks with him.
Noting that China and Pakistan are good friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, Guo said that over the past 75 years, China-Pakistan relations have stood all tests and remained rock-solid, setting a fine example for state-to-state relations. He added that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries, the two sides have maintained close high-level exchanges and steadily advanced practical cooperation, yielding fruitful outcomes in the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Meanwhile, Cai Dafeng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), led a delegation to visit Pakistan from May 20-22 at the invitation of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
During his stay, Cai met with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani, and attended the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan together with the four Pakistani leaders.
Cai stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, the two countries have firmly remained true to their original aspirations and supported each other. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan has become a model of state-to-state relations, leading the way in building a community with a shared future for humanity.
The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency.
Xi, Pakistani president exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Xi said that China and Pakistan are good friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners linked by mountains and rivers and sharing weal and woe.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, no matter how the international situation has changed, the friendship between China and Pakistan has always remained rock-solid and unbreakable, he said.
The two countries have maintained high-level mutual political trust, practical cooperation, security cooperation and international collaboration for a long time, setting a model for state-to-state relations, Xi added.
Xi said he attaches great importance to developing China-Pakistan relations and is willing to work with Zardari to take the anniversary as an opportunity to enhance strategic communication, carry forward traditional friendship, deepen all-round cooperation, and accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, so that China-Pakistan relations can better benefit the two peoples and contribute to regional peace and development.
For his part, Zardari said the Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership has stood the test of time and become a steadfast pillar for regional peace, stability and development.
The Pakistani side highly commends the global initiatives proposed by Xi, which carry far-reaching significance, and values Xi’s firm commitment to deepening Pakistan-China relations and promoting the building of an even closer Pakistan-China community with a shared future in the new era, he said.
Pakistan sincerely appreciates China’s steadfast support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and promoting its economic and social development, said Zardari, adding that his country will continue to support China on issues concerning its core interests and further elevate the Pakistan-China friendship to new levels.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also exchanged congratulatory messages.
China stands ready to work with Pakistan to strengthen solidarity and coordination, actively build the upgraded Version 2.0 of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and continuously advance the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, said Li.
For his part, Sharif noted that Pakistan-China relations are grounded on mutual trust, sovereign equality and the joint pursuit of peace and development. He said the Pakistani side remains firmly committed to promoting the high-quality development of the CPEC and exploring more areas of Pakistan-China cooperation.
Pakistani PM to visit China
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing that Sharif’s visit is an important high-level exchange between China and Pakistan on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
Guo said that during the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with Sharif and Premier Li Qiang will hold talks with him.
The leaders of the two countries will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral ties and issues of common concern, pointing out the direction for the development of China-Pakistan relations under the new situation, the spokesperson said.
Sharif will also attend the reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan and visit Zhejiang Province, Guo added.
Noting that China and Pakistan are good friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, Guo said that over the past 75 years, China-Pakistan relations have stood all tests and remained rock-solid, setting a fine example for state-to-state relations.
Guo added that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries, the two sides have maintained close high-level exchanges and steadily advanced practical cooperation, yielding fruitful outcomes in the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
China and Pakistan have kept close communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, effectively safeguarded their common interests, and promoted regional peace, stability and development, Guo said.
China looks forward to both sides taking this visit as an opportunity to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen all-round cooperation and jointly write a new chapter in building a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, Guo added.
China, Pakistan celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, vow to deepen all-round cooperation
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Xinhua) — China and Pakistan have vowed to deepen all-round cooperation and elevate the bilateral ties to a new higher level.
The promise came as Cai Dafeng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress, led a delegation to visit Pakistan from May 20 to 22 at the invitation of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
During his stay, Cai met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani, and attended the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan with the four Pakistani leaders.
Cai stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 75 years ago, the two countries have firmly remained true to their original aspirations and supported each other. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan has become a model of state-to-state relations, leading the way in building a community with a shared future for mankind.
China is willing to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with Pakistan, deepen exchanges between legislative bodies, and accelerate the construction of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, Cai said.
Noting the friendship between Pakistan and China is higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, and sweeter than honey, the Pakistani side said Pakistan is grateful for China’s valuable support.
Pakistan will adhere to the one-China principle, deepen exchanges and cooperation, fully protect the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan, and promote Pakistan-China relations to a new level, the Pakistani side added.
