ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Thursday extended his warmest felicitations to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leadership and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of China’s National Day, conveying his best wishes for China’s continued peace, prosperity, stability and development. In his message, Chairman Gilani said that Pakistan and China’s All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership represents one of the most enduring and …
Gilani extends heartfelt greetings to Chinese leadership, people on National Day
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Thursday extended his warmest felicitations to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leadership and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of China’s National Day, conveying his best wishes for China’s continued peace, prosperity, stability and development.
In his message, Chairman Gilani said that Pakistan and China’s All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership represents one of the most enduring and time-tested relationships between two nations, built on mutual trust, mutual respect, shared aspirations and steadfast support for each other.
He said that over seven and a half decades, the friendship between Pakistan and China had withstood the test of time and changing regional and global circumstances, growing from strength to strength.
He noted that 2026 holds special significance as Pakistan and China mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, describing the milestone as a celebration of a unique bond between two countries and peoples that have consistently stood by each other in times of both opportunity and challenge. The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing this relationship and building an even closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future.
The Chairman Senate underscored the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in sustaining the momentum of this historic relationship, saying that regular exchanges between the Parliament of Pakistan and the National People’s Congress of China provide an important platform for deepening mutual understanding, strengthening institutional linkages and advancing shared interests.
He said that the Pakistan-China partnership today encompasses strategic, political, economic, defence, trade, technological and people-to-people cooperation, reflecting the depth and breadth of the relationship.
He particularly highlighted CPEC as a flagship manifestation of the enduring Pakistan-China partnership, expressing confidence that its next phase would open new avenues for industrialisation, investment, agriculture, technology, energy, connectivity and socio-economic development.
Gilani also appreciated China’s remarkable achievements in economic and social development and its growing contribution to international cooperation, connectivity and shared development.
He said that Pakistan greatly values China’s consistent support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and development, just as Pakistan remains firmly committed to the One-China principle and supports China on its core interests.
Reaffirming the commitment of the Parliament of Pakistan to further strengthening bilateral parliamentary relations, Chairman Senate said that the friendship between Pakistan and China belongs not only to the present generation but is a bond to be carried forward by generations to come.
He conveyed his best wishes for the continued progress, prosperity and well-being of the Chinese leadership and people and expressed confidence that the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership would continue to deepen and contribute to peace, stability and development in the region and beyond.
