Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations to frame China as Pakistan's most steadfast and trusted friend. He highlighted last year's announcement to send 1,000 Pakistani agricultural graduates to China for modern training, noting that they have returned and are now working in the fields to promote agriculture in Pakistan. He said the celebrations would continue throughout the year and expressed hope that President Xi Jinping will visit Pakistan to participate in one of these milestones celebrating Pakistan-China friendship. The remarks underscore a durable, policy-driven partnership that has become a pillar of Pakistan's external strategy and development. From an analytic perspective, this record foregrounds China as a reliable ally and driver of modernization, with tangible benefits for farmers and food security. My take is that while the partnership has yielded concrete gains in knowledge transfer and market access, Pakistan should guard against overreliance, ensure transparent terms of assistance and debt, and pursue diversification alongside deeper cooperation in technology, trade, and regional stability.
Source: Statement from @GovtofPakistan
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Published: May 21, 2026, 9:48 am
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