Islamabad (GNP): A flag hoisting ceremony was held today at the Ministry of Law and Justice to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China.
Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Raja Naeem Akbar, hoisted the national flag of Pakistan on the occasion. A tree was also planted at this event as part of the plantation activity. Officers and officials of the Ministry participated in the ceremony and paid tribute to the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
The occasion marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and highlighted the historic ties shared by the two nations. Pakistan-China relations continue to stand as a remarkable example of enduring friendship, mutual trust, and strategic cooperation.
Over the past 75 years, bilateral cooperation between the two countries has expanded across diverse sectors, reflecting the strength and depth of their partnership.
Pakistan and China at 75: A Partnership Built on Strategic Depth and Shared Ambition
Pakistan and China marked 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, a partnership that has grown from cautious early engagement into one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in Asia.
The two countries established formal ties in 1951, making Pakistan one of the first nations to recognise the People’s Republic of China, a decision that laid the foundation for decades of deepening cooperation.
Over the years, the relationship evolved across multiple dimensions, from defence collaboration and economic investment to cultural exchange and political alignment on key regional issues.
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, launched under the broader Belt and Road Initiative, became the most visible symbol of this partnership, channelling tens of billions of dollars into infrastructure, energy, and connectivity projects across Pakistan.
The relationship has not been without complexity, as questions around debt sustainability, project delays, and security challenges along CPEC routes have required ongoing diplomatic management.
Nevertheless, seven decades of continuous engagement have produced a partnership that both governments describe as higher than the mountains and deeper than the oceans, a phrase that has become the defining shorthand for an alliance built on mutual interest and long-term strategic convergence.
