Senator Sarmad Ali Marks 75‑Year Pakistan‑China Diplomatic Milestone

On May 22, Senator Sarmad Ali issued a statement from Islamabad commemorating seven and a half decades of formal relations between Pakistan and China. He described the partnership as rooted in mutual respect, strategic cooperation, and a shared commitment to regional peace. The senator noted that the bond has matured into an All‑Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, often cited as a model for interstate ties.

- Pakistan and China have completed 75 years of diplomatic relations, a historic milestone in their enduring partnership. - Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the last head of state to meet Chairman Mao Zedong before Mao's death in 1976. - Ali quoted the popular saying that Pakistan‑China friendship is “higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey.” - He highlighted cooperation across trade, infrastructure, technology, education, defence, and people‑to‑people exchanges, pointing to the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a driver of economic growth and connectivity.

The anniversary underscores the stability of a relationship that has weathered shifting global alliances. By invoking Bhutto’s historic meeting, Ali links past diplomatic boldness to present‑day collaboration, suggesting continuity in strategic trust. The emphasis on CPEC and sector‑wide ties indicates that economic integration will remain a central pillar of the partnership moving forward.