ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (Alliance News): In a powerful reaffirmation of Pakistan-China friendship, leaders, diplomats, lawmakers, academics, and students came together at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under the “Friends of Silk Road” initiative.
The event focused on strengthening mutual understanding between Pakistan and China and fostering a shared future for neighboring countries.
The dialogue, organized in collaboration with a five-member high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China’s International Department (IDCPC), was led by IDCPC Spokesperson and Chief of Information, Ambassador Hu Zhaoming.
Discussions emphasized the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a cornerstone for peace, prosperity, and global connectivity.
PCI Executive Director and event moderator Mustafa Hyder Sayed highlighted the historic and strategic depth of the Pakistan-China relationship.
He criticized rising Cold War-era postures by Western powers and condemned the US Congress’s recently created “Countering PRC Influence Fund,” calling it counterproductive for regional cooperation.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of PCI, in his keynote speech, hailed China’s peaceful global rise and unwavering support for Pakistan.
He called for resisting the “China threat” narrative and emphasized that peace and stability in South Asia can be achieved through cooperation, not confrontation. “Pakistani talent and Chinese technology are an invincible wall for regional progress,” he said.
Ambassador Hu Zhaoming described Pakistan as “etched in the deepest hearts of the Chinese people,” and reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to long-term cooperation. He urged youth in both countries to carry forward the legacy of China-Pakistan friendship.
Minister of State for Climate Change, Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Kharal, praised China’s vision of a multipolar world and the BRI’s potential to build economic interdependence. She emphasized dialogue over conflict, especially in a time of global fragmentation.
Former Foreign Secretary Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik echoed the call for cooperative global order and deeper people-to-people ties.
Malik proposed integrating Afghanistan into the CPEC framework, terming it a “natural extension” of regional cooperation.
The event also saw participation from university students, scholars, think tanks, and Chinese company representatives.
Concrete proposals for enhancing Pakistan-China soft power collaboration were discussed, including regional media exchanges and upcoming conferences in China.
