Naqvi hails 75 years of Pak-China partnership as “Steel-Bonded and Time-Tested”

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st May, 2026) As Pakistan and China mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, Federal Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday marked the relationship as an enduring model of “trust, sincerity, and strategic partnership” that has withstood global shifts and regional challenges.

In a special message issued here, the minister extended heartfelt felicitations to the leadership and people of both nations, particularly Xi Jinping, the Communist Party of China, and the Chinese nation, on reaching what he called a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations.

Naqvi said the 75-year journey of Pakistan-China relations was “an extraordinary story of eternal affection and sincere cooperation,” rooted in unwavering mutual trust. He emphasized that China remained Pakistan’s “most reliable and time-tested strategic partner,” adding that despite evolving global dynamics, the “steel-bonded resolve” between the two nations had never weakened.

Reflecting on the breadth of cooperation, the interior minister highlighted the partnership's expansion from defense collaboration to robust economic engagement. He underscored the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a “living testament” to shared development goals, calling it a transformative initiative for regional connectivity, stability, and long-term prosperity.

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He noted that both countries consistently maintained a unified stance on regional peace, economic integration, and sustainable development principles that continued to guide their partnership.

Naqvi also recalled China’s unwavering support to Pakistan in times of adversity, whether during natural disasters or global health emergencies. Such gestures, he said, reflected the “spirit of true brotherhood” embedded in the friendship.

“With every passing day, Pakistan-China ties had grown stronger, deeper, and truly unbreakable,” he remarked, expressing confidence that the bilateral relationship would continue to reach new heights.

In a firm expression, the interior minister warned that no conspiracy or hostile attempt aimed at undermining Pakistan-China relations would be succeeded. The government, he affirmed, remained fully committed to safeguarding this historic bond.

As both countries step into the 76th year of diplomatic relations, the celebration stands not only as a tribute to past achievements but also as a forward-looking affirmation of a partnership that continues to shape regional dynamics, resilient, evolving, and, in the words of Mohsin Naqvi, “eternal.”