The core of the visionary concept is built on socio-economic development with focus on the elements of inclusivity, common prosperity and win-win cooperation. We pay tribute to the vision and statesmanship of President Xi who, ten years ago, propounded the Vision of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind, introducing a novel concept for international development partnership, a new idea for global governance and cooperation, and a fresh approach towards international exchanges, thus drawing up a new blueprint for a better inter-connected world. I would soon be traveling to Beijing, on my first visit after assuming office, to participate in the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation - the event that will mark the completion of a decade of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the iconic and visionary project of President Xi Jinping. The unique relationship of seven decades - underpinned by the rationale of strong political support, mutual trust and all-round practical cooperation - has matured into a strong strategic partnership. The historical evolution of Pakistan-China relationship, and its growing importance in the wake of evolving regional and global developments, remains an exemplary model of inter-state relationship. Monks and thinkers from China made their historical journeys to Taxila and other Buddhist places in Pakistan, painting a beautiful picture of Gandhara civilization and bringing Buddhist wisdom to China, thus binding the two nations together in an everlasting bond. The flow of trade through the ancient Silk Road and geographical proximity brought the two great Asian civilizations together. Certainly, Pakistan-China relations are the continuation of ancient civilizational bonds that had existed between the two nations since ancient times. Zhou Enlai, China’s first Premier, once said the friendly interactions between the peoples of China and Pakistan date back to the dawn of history. The close time-tested friendship with China enjoys the abiding support of the people of Pakistan.ĭespite the vicissitudes of times and changes in international landscape, the all-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership has grown into a towering tree with its deep roots of love in the hearts of the two peoples. Pakistan’s relations with China remain the cornerstone of our foreign policy. It is heart-warming that in China, the term ‘Ba Tie’ (Iron Brother) is reserved only for Pakistan. Pakistan and its people, I can say with absolute confidence, value the relationship greatly, and proudly call China our ‘Best Friend’. The vision of the leadership of our two countries at the time laid a solid basis for a relationship which has subsequently been carefully nurtured into a robust, vibrant, time-tested, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. It is an account of brotherhood, friendship and trust whose foundations were laid more than seventy years ago. The tale of Pakistan-China relations is not an ordinary one. The writer is the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan

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