PM Shehbaz hails 'finest hour' of Pak-China friendship

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proclaimed Tuesday marked the "finest hour" of the friendship between Pakistan and China, speaking at a ceremony in Beijing celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

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These relations were carved out with great commitment, devotion and dedication by the great leaders of China and Pakistan.

Sharif emphasized that the strong bond between the two nations was forged through the "great commitment, devotion and dedication" of their leaders. He noted that over the past seven decades, these relations have reached an unparalleled high point.

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Over the last seven decades, these relations have reached a high point, where you cannot find a befitting parallel.

"This is a remarkable journey for all other nations around the globe to learn how to overcome poverty, unemployment," Sharif stated, praising China's rise to the "zenith of glory through hard work and untiring efforts." He highlighted China's transformation into a "world economic power and a world military power" as an example for others to follow if they remain steadfast in their goals.

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This is a remarkable journey for all other nations around the globe to learn how to overcome poverty, unemployment.

The prime minister's remarks underscore the deep and enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, celebrating a relationship that has consistently grown stronger over three-quarters of a century.

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If you remain steadfast, then you ultimately achieve what today’s China is, a world economic power and a world military power.