GUJRAT — Pakistan-China relations, described as a model of trust, strategic cooperation and enduring friendship, came into focus at a seminar marking 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries, where speakers emphasized the role of bilateral cooperation, CPEC and people-to-people links in promoting regional peace and development.
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The seminar, titled “75 Years of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations,” organized by the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of Gujrat, in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Quaid-i-Azam Library at Hafiz Hayat Campus.
Addressing the event, chief guest Prof Dr Mehboob Hussain, Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Punjab University, termed China Pakistan’s most reliable friend and highlighted key milestones in bilateral relations, including the 1963 border agreement, the Karakoram Highway, defence cooperation and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which he described as a potential game changer for regional development.
The seminar was chaired by Registrar Muhammad Naeem Butt, while Dr Muhammad Mushtaq, Chairman of the Department of Political Science, attended as guest of honour. Dr Ghulam Shabbir, Chairperson of the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, hosted the event.
Speakers said China’s development model, driven by discipline, long-term planning and investment in human capital, offers important lessons for Pakistan. They stressed that continued cooperation between the two countries remains essential for regional stability and shared prosperity.
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The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session in which students and faculty discussed Pak-China relations, CPEC and future avenues of collaboration.