Islamabad:Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, on Foundation Day of China, celebrated on October 1.
In a statement, he praised the visionary leadership of the late Chairman Mao Zedong, whose contributions have propelled China to socio-economic excellence and established it as a global economic power.
“The Sino-Pak friendship reflects our shared vision for regional stability,” he remarked.
Gilani emphasized the transformative impact of joint ventures like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a key project under the One Belt One Road initiative.
He noted, “CPEC will revolutionize international trade and enhance Pakistan’s economy by leveraging its strategic location for global connectivity.”
He further highlighted the enduring diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China, founded on mutual respect and brotherhood. This relationship has evolved into an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative
Partnership, contributing to the formation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and fostering consensus on climate change and other multilateral issues.
The Chairman said that Sino-Pak friendship has generated significant benefits, creating unprecedented opportunities for both nations and the wider region.