Key points
- Ambassador Jiang praises deepening Pakistan-China friendship
- Highlights “remarkable” achievements of CPEC
- Also recounts Chinese humanitarian efforts
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening ties with Pakistan and accelerating the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The envoy announced the plans in a powerful online address to an international seminar held in Peshawar, the provincial capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The seminar was jointly organised by China Window, the Pakisstan Higher Education Commission, and the Institute of Management Sciences, which drew participants from diverse walks of life, including academia, media, the business community and the members of the diplomatic corps.
Ambassador Jiang praised the efforts of stakeholders supporting the Pakistan-China friendship.
Sharing insights from the recent Central Conference on Work Related to Neighbouring Countries in Beijing, he emphasised President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a “Community with a Shared Future” rooted in mutual trust, development and regional integration.
“Ironclad friendship”
He highlighted the remarkable achievements of CPEC, noting $25.4 billion in direct Chinese investment, 236,000 jobs, and critical infrastructure developments, including power generation, highways, and the operationalisation of the world-class Gwadar New International Airport.
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Humanitarian efforts like distributing health kits, rebuilding schools in KP, and treating children with heart disease were also mentioned as symbols of “ironclad friendship.”
Ambassador Jiang also announced new people-centric initiatives, including solar-powered systems, food packages, safe drinking water projects, and expanded scholarship programmes, especially for students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Unfair tariffs”
He revealed upcoming visits to Xinjiang by Pakistani delegates to boost cultural ties.
Turning to global affairs, the ambassador criticised the United States for imposing “unfair tariffs” and violating WTO rules, warning that such unilateral actions threaten the global economic order.
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He called for true multilateralism, justice, and a fair trading system, with China and Pakistan standing united against economic coercion.
As 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s landmark visit to Pakistan, the ambassador reiterated China’s commitment to upgrading CPEC, enriching cooperation, and building a shared, prosperous future.
