{"id":28690,"date":"2025-05-22T07:40:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T07:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=28690"},"modified":"2025-05-22T07:40:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T07:40:03","slug":"pakistan-china-partnership-higher-than-the-mountains-na-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=28690","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan-China partnership higher than the mountains,, NA Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Islamabad : Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack earlier in Khuzdar, Balochistan, which claimed the lives of six people, including four innocent children. \u201cWe condemn this heinous and cowardly act in the strongest possible terms. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families,\u201d he stated, calling for a moment of silence to honour the departed souls. He expressed these sentiments while addressing a diplomatic reception held in Islamabad to commemorate the 74th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador Mr. Jiang Zaidong, members of the diplomatic corps, senior officials, and distinguished guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that moments of grief and solidarity only serve to further strengthen the bonds between Pakistan and China. \u201cEven in times of sorrow, we find strength in the enduring friendships that bind us. Today, we celebrate a relationship that has withstood the tests of time and emerged stronger over 74 remarkable years,\u201d he said.He hailed the Pakistan-China partnership as one that is \u201chigher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey,\u201d echoing sentiments shared by President Xi Jinping during his historic 2015 address to the Parliament of Pakistan. \u201cOur friendship is a beacon of regional cooperation and global peace,\u201d the Speaker noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the strategic depth of bilateral relations, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq praised China\u2019s remarkable achievements in economic development, technological innovation, and defence modernization and acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s pride in being a partner in this journey. \u201cOur two nations have walked hand in hand on the path of mutual progress, solidarity, and unwavering trust,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He underscored the importance of defence cooperation as a key pillar of strategic strength. The Speaker lauded the induction of advanced Chinese military technologies into Pakistan\u2019s defence arsenal, including the JF-17 Thunder and J-10C fighter jets, as well as the PL-15 long-range missile systems. \u201cThese cutting-edge technologies not only enhance our deterrence capabilities but also reaffirm the strength and reliability of our partnership,\u201d he stated.
the Speaker also  reiterated Pakistan\u2019s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties through the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with expanded cooperation in agriculture, information technology, mining, and climate resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also expressed optimism about the upcoming visit of the Chinese Premier to Pakistan, calling it an opportunity to deepen people-to-people ties and further institutionalize strategic cooperation. \u201cOur bond is a living story of brotherhood and trust\u2014a legacy we cherish and a future we are building together,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese Ambassador Mr. Jiang Zaidong also expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the Khuzdar attack, affirming that China stands with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. He reiterated that China and Pakistan will continue to cooperate in all spheres for the development and prosperity of both nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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