Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif marks China National Day and announces CPEC 2.0
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Remarks on global peace and stability
The prime minister praised China's role in promoting global peace, stability and development. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening its all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with Beijing during the event.
Focus shifts to industrialisation and technology
Shehbaz Sharif stated that CPEC 2.0 will shift focus toward industrialisation, special economic zones, IT and artificial intelligence. The new phase also includes agriculture, mining and minerals as key areas for cooperation.
Historical ties withstand regional challenges
The prime minister noted that Pakistan-China relations have endured earthquakes, storms and floods over the decades. He described 2026 as a year of special significance because it marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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