Beijing (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, on Tuesday extended warm Spring Festival greetings to the Chinese people, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with Beijing.
In his message, Ambassador Hashmi highlighted the significance of this year as Pakistan and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, describing the milestone as a testament to the enduring nature of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. He noted that the celebrations began in early January and reflect a relationship built on mutual trust, shared aspirations, and unwavering friendship.
Over the past seven and a half decades, he said, Pakistan-China ties have served as a model of stability in an evolving and often turbulent international landscape. Cooperation has deepened across diplomacy, development, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges, guided by a shared vision of peace, security, and sustainable development.
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Amid global uncertainty, economic pressures, and complex geopolitical challenges, Ambassador Hashmi emphasized that Pakistan and China remain committed to the principles of multilateralism, dialogue, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation. He underscored that collaboration, rather than confrontation, is essential to addressing global challenges and creating opportunities that benefit all.
At the start of the Chinese New Year, Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to work even more closely with its Chinese partners to strengthen strategic communication, advance practical cooperation, accelerate economic growth, and contribute to a fair and equitable UN-centered global order that promotes peace, development, and security worldwide.
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Ambassador Hashmi concluded by wishing the people of China happiness, good health, and success in the Year of the Horse, expressing hope that the Spring Festival would bring renewed confidence, harmony, and shared progress.
