Thu, September 17, 2026
Islamabad (Web Desk): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, while hosting a parliamentary delegation led by Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Cai Dafeng at the Senate on Wednesday, said that the Pakistan–China relationship has remained resilient and time-tested over the past 75 years.
He remarked that the two countries continue to share a strong “all-weather” strategic cooperative partnership, grounded in deep mutual trust, respect, and shared gains.
Pakistan, he said, greatly values China’s steadfast backing for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, while consistently upholding the One-China policy and supporting Beijing on issues related to its core national interests.
The deputy prime minister added that Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global matters and continue to coordinate actively at multilateral platforms including the United Nations (UN) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), working together to advance peace and protect the interests of developing countries.
Referring to recent developments and tensions in the Gulf and broader Middle East region, he noted that Islamabad and Beijing remain in constant diplomatic communication and are jointly engaged in efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.
He also recalled his visit to Beijing on March 31, made on the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during which both sides put forward a five-point peace proposal concerning the regional situation. He said this initiative later received endorsement from numerous countries.
Speaking about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Ishaq Dar described it as a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative and a powerful symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.
He noted that CPEC has played a major role in reshaping Pakistan’s economic structure and expressed optimism that its next phase would emphasize industrial growth, agriculture, information technology, and broader socio-economic advancement.
Recounting the early phase of CPEC, he said Pakistan was grappling with severe electricity shortages following the 2013 general elections, when load-shedding reached up to 18 hours in cities and nearly 20 hours in rural areas.
He credited China’s substantial assistance for helping Pakistan overcome the energy crisis and expressed lasting gratitude for that support.
He further shared that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from May 23 to 26 with a high-level delegation.
The visit will include events commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations, along with meetings with Chinese leadership including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as well as engagements under the Pakistan–China Political Forum and the CPEC Joint Consultative Mechanism.
DPM Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to further deepen its ties with China, saying the long-standing partnership between Islamabad and Beijing will continue to play an important role in promoting regional peace, development, and shared prosperity.
Meanwhile, the Chinese delegation led by Vice Chairman of National People’s Congress Cai Dafeng witnessed proceedings of the Senate on Wednesday.
Welcoming the delegation, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said that the visit is a clear reflection of the strong goodwill, trust, and enduring warmth that continue to define relations between Pakistan and China.
He described the bilateral ties as an “ironclad friendship,” rooted in mutual respect, consistent support, and a shared commitment to common goals.
Gillani added that this relationship has steadily deepened over the years and continues to strengthen the sense of confidence between the people of both countries.
The Senate Chairman expressed the hope that the visit would pave the way for expanded parliamentary exchanges and greater strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China in the future.
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