On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese people, hearty congratulations and warm wishes to Your Excellency and the people of Pakistan.
Over the past six decades, relations between China and Pakistan have endured changes in the international arena as well as in both countries. We have advanced smoothly and soundly together based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. We have engaged in fruitful exchanges and cooperation in politics, economy, trade, culture and security. We have also maintained open lines of communication and coordinated with each other on international and regional affairs. The recent establishment of the Sino-Pakistani strategic cooperative partnership has reinvigorated and revitalized our relationship.
China and Pakistan are good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers. Against the backdrop of complex and volatile international and regional situations, efforts to further solidify and expand Sino-Pakistani neighborly cooperation serve the fundamental interests of both countries and their peoples. These efforts are also conducive to peace in and development of the region and the world.
China holds the Sino-Pakistani friendship in high regard. We will always give precedence to developing relations with Pakistan in our diplomacy. We will work hand in hand with Pakistan to deepen our all-weather friendship, strengthen comprehensive cooperation and take the Sino-Pakistani strategic cooperative partnership to a new level.
We wish Pakistan peace, development and prosperity.
May the Sino-Pakistani friendship unwavering as time goes by and everlasting from generation to generation.
Hu Jintao |