ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his warmest felicitations to President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and the Chinese people on the occasion of 75th founding anniversary.

Annually observed on October 1, China’s National Day commemorates Mao Zedong’s formal proclamation of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on the day in 1949.

On his X timeline, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that Pakistan was proud of China’s remarkable progress and achievements under President Xi’s visionary leadership.

“Pakistan and China are iron brothers. Our All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership continues to grow from strength to strength.

Pakistan and China are fully committed to ensuring the success of CPEC, the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative,” the prime minister remarked.

The prime minister also reaffirmed the resolve that Pakistan would continue to work closely with China to further strengthen its bilateral ties across all spheres, and promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his heartfelt sorrow and sadness over the tragic loss of precious lives resulting from the devastating floods in Nepal.

In a post on social media platform X, the prime minister stated, “Our hearts go out to Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the people of Nepal during this difficult time.”

PM reflected on Pakistan’s own experience with severe floods in 2022, reaffirming that Pakistan stands in full solidarity with Nepal and is prepared to offer any needed assistance.