Pakistan and China will continue to work together to develop projects that promote sustainable growth, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, digital connectivity and industrialisation.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated this on Wednesday while speaking at an event in connection with the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China organised at the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi by Consul General Yang Yundong.
The CM extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese government and its people on this momentous milestone.
He said China’s remarkable journey over the past 75 years under the visionary leadership of its government had been a source of inspiration for many across the globe.
“The rapid economic growth, the technological advancements, and the societal progress that China has achieved in such a short period are nothing short of extraordinary,” he remarked.
Shah recalled that the historical and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China had been strong since the era of the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He added that Bhutto's relationship with Chairman Mao Zedong was crucial in laying the foundation for the Pakistan-China partnership.
Later, Benazir Bhutto in her government developed close ties with the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the CM said and added that the new generation of the Pakistan Peoples Party under Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also considered China as a dependable brother and friend of Pakistan. “From our collaborative efforts in infrastructure development to the energy sector, our relationship with China has continued to flourish. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a pivotal role in strengthening these ties, and Sindh has been at the forefront of this partnership,” Shah asserted.
He said Pakistan and China’s collaboration in various sectors, such as infrastructure, agriculture, technology and education, was a testament to their shared vision for progress, and China’s expertise, combined with Sindh’s resources, could create new development opportunities, fostering a brighter future for our people.
Shah also talked on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China stating that it had injected fresh energy into this bond with the signing of several agreements set to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
He added that the countries were looking ahead to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which Pakistan would host in Islamabad this October.
Shah said Pakistan attached great importance to the SCO and eagerly looked forward to welcoming Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the momentous event.
“The Chinese premier’s participation in the SCO will also provide an opportunity for high-level bilateral talks aimed at further deepening the engagement between our two nations,” the CM said.
He disclosed that President Asif Ali Zardari would also visit China in November saying that the visit would not only reinforce mutual collaborative efforts under CPEC but also expand mutual cooperation into new areas. “These high-level exchanges reflect Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to CPEC and our longstanding partnership with China, opening new doors for regional stability and shared prosperity,” he concluded.