Islamabad: June 9, 2026: The seminar, jointly organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Xinhua News Agency, marked 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and brought together policymakers, diplomats, scholars, media representatives, and business leaders to discuss global governance, regional cooperation, and sustainable development.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal attended the event as Chief Guest. Other distinguished participants included Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Jiang Zaidong and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
Addressing the seminar, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the importance of effective global governance, adherence to international law, and strengthened multilateral cooperation. He described CPEC 2.0 as a transformative development framework focused on economic growth, innovation, green development, and regional connectivity, while reaffirming the shared Pakistan–China vision for peace, sustainable development, and mutual prosperity.
The event also underscored the importance of dialogue, media cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges in further strengthening Pakistan–China relations.