As China and Pakistan marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties on Thursday, political leaders, diplomats and analysts in Pakistan have highlighted the longstanding, multifaceted Sino-Pakistani relationship, emphasizing its economic, social, cultural and diplomatic dimensions.

China's significant investments, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, have not only transformed Pakistan's economy and boosted its infrastructure but also helped Pakistan make substantial strides toward sustainability and green energy, they said.

Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations in 1951, and their partnership has since expanded into multiple sectors, including trade, infrastructure, defense, and cultural exchanges.

On Thursday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a message on the 75th anniversary of ties with Beijing, saying that his nation "deeply appreciates" China's cooperation in "multifaceted fields".

The CPEC, as a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, has made a tremendous contribution toward Pakistan's infrastructure development, energy security, industrial cooperation, and regional connectivity, said the prime minister.

On Wednesday, the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming Pakistan-China friendship on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

The resolution was moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who described Pakistan-China ties as a model of mutual trust, respect and shared aspirations. He said the relationship has continued to strengthen over the past 75 years and remains a cornerstone of regional peace, stability and development.

Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further expanding cooperation, while emphasizing the shared resolve of the two countries to carry forward their iron-clad friendship for future generations.

Zafar Uddin Mahmood, former special assistant to the prime minister of Pakistan, noted that Pakistan was the 17th country and the first Muslim nation to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of ties on May 21, 1951, the two countries have built a deep bond characterized as an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

The economic underpinning of the relationship evolved significantly, highlighted by the CPEC, which has driven major investments in infrastructure, energy and other projects, Mahmood said.

In the meantime, the acceleration of people-to-people connections, cultural and educational exchanges, scientific cooperation, frequent high-level visits, consensus and cooperation on major international issues and mutual support on core issues strongly bonded the countries, he said.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a former prime minister of Pakistan, said implementing solar power, electric motorcycles and other electric vehicle projects with Chinese investment will help Pakistan reduce the amount of gas and diesel imported into the country while also cutting carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.

Looking ahead, Mahmood told China Daily that facilitating more social contacts and exchanges, and promoting the study of the Chinese language and cultural understanding, are important for Pakistan. Meanwhile, the nation can learn from China's development and governance model to meet the challenges and move forward.

"China's development model for industrialization, poverty alleviation, education, health and other areas" is something that Pakistan can benefit from, he said.

Salman Bashir, a former foreign secretary of Pakistan, said the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China are everlasting and each succeeding generation has contributed to making this relationship ever more special.

"It's good to see that the next generation is doing so well to give additional meaning to the relationship," he said. "This process of renewal is what makes the ties enduring. This process has continued over the ages and will continue."

Xinhua contributed to this story.

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