Felicitation Messages from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to the President and Premier of China on the 65th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China

May 21, 2016, Islamabad

Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China, on the auspicious occasion of the 65th anniversary of establishment of our diplomatic ties.

Pakistan was the first Muslim state to recognize China. Over the past 65 years, relations between Pakistan and China have grown from strength to strength, evolving and expanding into an all-weather cooperative strategic partnership. China is our iron brother, reliable friend and trustworthy neighbour. Our two countries share a friendship underpinned by common interests and close cooperation across a broad spectrum of areas. The people of Pakistan have feelings of love, goodwill and closeness with the people of China. We are indeed proud of our friendship with China which is a model of friendly relationship between two states for the entire world.

China’s achievements are a source of inspiration for Pakistan. We see China’s role in the region and beyond as a harbinger for peace, harmony and prosperity for all.

I am confident that the celebration of 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties will impart a fresh impulse to the deepening of Pakistan-China relations both in bilateral and multilateral format. Our continued work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a manifestation of our commitment to break new grounds of fruitful cooperation while consolidating the existing bonds of friendship. I hope that we will continue to actively promote people-to-people exchanges between our two countries, so that this journey of friendship continues forever.

I avail myself this opportunity to convey to our friends, the assurances of our continued friendship and our deep and resolute commitment to further our multidimensional cooperation.

Please accept, Excellency, most sincere assurances of my highest consideration and esteem.

(Muhammad Nawaz Sharif)
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping,
President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing

“Excellency,

It gives me immense pleasure to extend my heartiest felicitations to you and the people of China on the auspicious occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and China.

May 21st marks the day when the two countries took the first step towards the establishment of bilateral relations that have stood the tests of time, and grown with each passing year.

Pakistan and China are iron brothers. We enjoy strong bilateral relations based on mutual respect and similarity of perceptions on bilateral, regional and international issues.

I am glad that our two countries are celebrating 65th Anniversary with great zeal and fervor. Our continued work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a manifestation of our commitment to break new grounds of fruitful cooperation while consolidating the existing bonds of friendship. I hope that we will continue to actively promote people-to-people exchanges between our two countries, so that this journey of friendship continues forever.

On this occasion, I also wish you good health, happiness and continued peace and progress for the people of China.

Please accept Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Muhammad Nawaz Sharif)
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang,
Premier of the State Council of the
People’s Republic of China,
Beijing