The 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China was marked with a reception in Islamabad, bringing together sen-ior government officials, diplomats, political leaders, and members of the Chinese community. The event celebrated China’s development journey while reaffirming the enduring partnership between Pakistan and China.
Jiang Highlights China’s Development Journey
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong described the CPC’s 105-year journey as one driven by long-term planning and people-centered development. He said China has become a global leader in manufacturing, innovation, education, healthcare, and social welfare through consistent pol-icy implementation.
The ambassador also highlighted China’s economic performance in 2026, pointing to stable foreign ex-change reserves, strong industrial production, and steady export growth. According to him, these achieve-ments demonstrate China’s resilience and create new opportuni-ties for international cooperation.
CPEC 2.0 Remains the Centerpiece
Ambassador Jiang de-scribed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a living ex-ample of the shared future between Pakistan and China. He said the project has attracted investment, generated employment, expanded electricity generation, and improved transport and transmission infra-structure across Pakistan.Looking ahead, he re-affirmed China’s com-mitment to advancing CPEC 2.0. The next phase will focus on high-quality cooperation in industry, agri-culture, information technology, mining, green development, and livelihood projects.
Alignment with Pakistan’s Development Goals
The ambassador noted that CPEC 2.0 com-plements Pakistan’s Uraan Pakistan initiative and aligns with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. He added that both countries share common development priorities that can strengthen long-term economic cooperation.
Furthermore, he re-ferred to China’s Global Development, Global Security, Global Civilization, and Global Governance initiatives as broader platforms for expanding bilateral collaboration.
Dar Reaffirms Stra-tegic Partnership
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the next phase of CPEC. He described CPEC 2.0 as a new chapter of high-quality economic cooperation between the two coun-tries.
He also reaffirmed that Pakistan’s all-weather strategic partnership with China remains a cornerstone of its for-eign policy. Moreover, he highlighted CPEC’s contributions to energy, transport infra-structure, and employ-ment since its launch in 2015.
Pakistan’s Economic Progress Recognized
Ambassador Jiang congratulated Pakistan on recent economic improvements, includ-ing higher GDP growth, rising per capita income, and stronger performance in the services and manufacturing sectors. In addition, he acknowledged Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional diplomacy and stability, describing it as an important contribution to regional peace.
A Shared Vision for the Future
The reception high-lighted the strong foundation of Pakistan-China relations as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Leaders from both sides emphasized co-operation in industrial development, digital transformation, green growth, and people-centered initiatives. As a result, the event reflected a shared commitment to expanding economic cooperation and building long-term prosperity for both nations.
Conclusion
The CPC’s 105th anni-versary served as both a celebration of China’s development and a reaffirmation of Pakistan-China friend-ship. With CPEC 2.0 moving forward and new areas of cooperation emerging, both countries continue to strengthen a partnership built on mutual trust, shared develop-ment, and long-term strategic cooperation.
