Ishaq Dar hails China Communist Party's people-centred governance model

Addressing a joint gathering alongside Chinese Communist Party Minister Liu Haixing, Ishaq Dar welcomed the Chinese minister on his visit to Pakistan and appreciated the visionary leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He said Pakistan and China were celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, while the Communist Party of China was marking its 105th founding anniversary. Dar said under President Xi Jinping's leadership, China had advanced towards national rejuvenation through people-centred governance.

He also highlighted the importance of the country's political system and its approach to maintaining close ties with the public. The deputy prime minister said Pakistan and China had launched a five-point peace initiative aimed at restoring peace in the Middle East.

He described the China-Pakistan Political Parties Forum and the CPEC Joint Consultation Mechanism as important platforms for strengthening cooperation and political engagement between the two countries. Dar said China's achievement in lifting millions of people out of poverty was a historic contribution at the global level.

He added that the strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China was founded on mutual trust, respect and cooperation, reflecting the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The deputy prime minister said political cooperation between the parties of Pakistan and China was already in place, while both countries also maintained a mechanism for political consultations.

He emphasised that the two sides would continue benefiting from each other's experiences and expressed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening its partnership with China.