Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have firmly upheld a tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, and that despite changing global circumstances, the \u201ciron-clad friendship\u201d between the two countries has continued to deepen.
\nIn a recent interview with People\u2019s Daily Online, he noted that 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
\nIshaq Dar said that the two countries have always strongly supported each other on core interests and major issues, while steadily implementing the important consensus reached by the leadership of both sides through close cooperation in areas including the economy and industrial development.
\nHe added that in the new era, efforts are being accelerated to build a China\u2013Pakistan community with a shared future.
\nAccording to Ishaq Dar, the China\u2013Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is entering a new phase of high-quality development, and both sides are placing special emphasis on building a \u201ccorridor of people\u2019s well-being.\u201d
\nHe said that agriculture is one of the cornerstone industries of Pakistan\u2019s economy, and in recent years companies from both countries have achieved positive results through cooperation in crops such as chili peppers, rapeseed (mustard\/canola), and sesame. Meanwhile, many Pakistani agricultural products have gained access to the Chinese market.<\/p>\n
He noted that these developments are significant for enabling Pakistani farmers to integrate into regional value chains and increase their incomes.
\nHe further explained that in 2025, Pakistan launched a training program for 1,000 agricultural experts in China, under which two batches were sent to China to understand its experience in agricultural innovation and systematically learn modern agricultural skills.
\nIshaq Dar said that in the next phase, both countries hope to further deepen cooperation across the entire agricultural value chain under the CPEC framework, which will help transform and upgrade Pakistan\u2019s agriculture sector.
\nIshaq Dar said that close cooperation between Pakistan and China in industry and technology is delivering direct benefits to the Pakistani people.
\nHe noted that Chinese solar photovoltaic equipment, electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles have entered the Pakistani market, making daily life and work more convenient for the public.
\nHe added that Chinese companies have also established manufacturing units in Pakistan, creating opportunities for industrial upgrading. According to him, in areas where infrastructure is weak and energy costs are high, China\u2019s new energy technologies are generating new hope for public welfare.<\/p>\n
Speaking about cooperation in the space sector, he said that Pakistan and China have jointly launched nine satellites to date, covering areas such as communications, earth observation, remote sensing, and lunar missions. He added that it is expected that a Pakistani astronaut will visit the Chinese space station this year. One success after another in China\u2013Pakistan space cooperation reflects a \u201ctrustworthy, reliable, and enduring partnership\u201d between the two countries in the space domain.
\nIshaq Dar said that China\u2019s prospects for economic development are vast. In 2026, China will begin its 15th Five-Year Plan, and its high-quality development and high-level opening-up are attracting global attention.
\nHe said Pakistan is eager to further strengthen cooperation with China and learn from China\u2019s experience in modernization.
\nCommenting on the global situation, the Deputy Prime Minister said that amid a complex and rapidly changing international environment, the four initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping have received broad recognition from the international community.
\nHe said these initiatives offer far-sighted solutions to the major challenges facing the world today and are important for regional and global stability, long-term development, and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
\nHe pointed out that in September 2025, the two countries issued the Action Plan for Building a China\u2013Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025\u20132029), and that both sides will further strengthen practical cooperation under this framework.
\nHe said that Pakistan and China are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and that Pakistan has always provided unwavering support to China on issues related to its core interests.
\nHe stated that Pakistan\u2019s position is clear: Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and Pakistan will firmly adhere to the One-China policy.
\nHe added that countries in the region should oppose all forms of interference in each other\u2019s internal affairs and refrain from actions that escalate tensions or undermine mutual trust. According to him, promoting dialogue and cooperation, prioritizing development, and fostering a stable environment are essential for regional peace and stability, and will provide a solid foundation for lasting peace, shared development, and common prosperity in Asia and the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have firmly upheld a tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, and that despite changing global circumstances, the \u201ciron-clad friendship\u201d between the two countries has continued to deepen. In a recent interview with People\u2019s Daily Online, he […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":524602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-524591","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n