Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong (fourth from left) and Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal (third from right) pose for a photo with Pakistanis who won the award for Outstanding Pakistani and Chinese Staff of CPEC Projects 2026 in Islamabad, on March 31. AHMAD KAMAL/XINHUA
As China and Pakistan marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties on Thursday, political leaders, diplomats and analysts in Pakistan have highlighted the longstanding, multifaceted Sino-Pakistani relationship, emphasizing its economic, social, cultural and diplomatic dimensions.
China's significant investments, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, have not only transformed Pakistan's economy and boosted its infrastructure but also helped Pakistan make substantial strides toward sustainability and green energy, they said.
Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations in 1951, and their partnership has since expanded into multiple sectors, including trade, infrastructure, defense, and cultural exchanges.
On Thursday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a message on the 75th anniversary of ties with Beijing, saying that his nation "deeply appreciates" China's cooperation in "multifaceted fields".
