Pakistan-China Mark 75-Year Diplomatic Milestone as PM Shehbaz Sharif Leads Islamabad Cake-Cutting Ceremony

In Islamabad on May 21, 2026, a ceremony celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a cake-cutting ritual that symbolically capped decades of deep cooperation between the two nations. Officials highlighted milestones under the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while underscoring progress in energy, infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people ties. The gathering underscored strong political support for the partnership, even as observers raised ongoing concerns about debt sustainability, transparency, and the equitable distribution of project benefits. The event comes as Pakistan seeks to diversify its strategic orientation, with China remaining a cornerstone of its long-term growth strategy. In my view, the ceremony signals political continuity and strategic intent, but real value will come from tangible outcomes that improve livelihoods, ensure transparent financing, and promote inclusive development through the partnership.

Source: Statement from @GovtofPakistan

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Published: May 21, 2026, 9:05 am