Pakistan-China Research Center of CPC inaugurated in Islamabad
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has accepted the honorary chairmanship of the newly established Pakistan-China Research Center for Party and State Governance, pledging to promote institutional cooperation, parliamentary exchanges and policy research to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.
The Center was inaugurated at a special event titled “A Journey to China, A Bond of Brotherhood: An Exchange Event Between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Its Pakistani Iron-Clad Friends,” hosted by the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural Council (PCECC) on the occasion of the visit of Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
The ceremony was attended by Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Gilani welcomed the establishment of the Research Center, describing it as an important institutional platform for bringing together scholars, universities, think tanks, policymakers and parliamentary forums of the two countries. He thanked the PCECC for inviting him to serve as its honorary chairman and assured full support from the Senate of Pakistan for advancing its objectives.
He said the Center would help bridge the gap between academic research and policymaking while facilitating exchanges among parliamentarians, political parties, academics and younger generations.
He emphasized that China’s experience in governance, poverty alleviation, rural development, digital transformation, industrial growth and long-term planning offered valuable lessons for Pakistan.
Recalling the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Gilani said the Senate had unanimously reaffirmed the enduring friendship between the two countries, which transcended political affiliations and social differences. He also recalled his engagements with Chinese leadership, including welcoming Premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan’s Parliament in 2010.
On economic cooperation, he highlighted the opportunities offered by CPEC 2.0 in agriculture, industry, information technology, innovation, green growth and regional connectivity, stressing that cooperation should translate into investment, employment and improved living standards.
Earlier, Liu Haixing said Pakistan and China had stood together through thick and thin over 75 years, demonstrating political mutual trust, mutually beneficial cooperation and enduring friendship between their peoples. He called for expanded exchanges among political parties and socioeconomic institutions, emphasizing the importance of implementing the consensus reached by both countries’ leadership on upgrading CPEC and building a China-Pakistan community with a shared future.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also praised the growing bilateral relationship and highlighted investment opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Chinese investors.
The event underscored the shared commitment to carrying forward the Pakistan-China friendship through stronger institutional connections, people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation. Gilani concluded that the relationship was not merely a legacy of the past but a shared responsibility for future generations.
