BEIJING, Mar 8: As China’s Two Sessions are underway, the 15th Five-Year Plan and the Government Work Report have laid out a clear and actionable roadmap for high-quality development and social stability, unlocking profound opportunities for China-Pakistan cooperation.
Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi emphasized that China’s five-year planning system, characterized by continuity, flexibility and predictability, has underpinned its extraordinary development over recent decades and now serves as a key guide for deepening bilateral collaboration.
This was stated by Prof Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, a non-governmental Chinese think-tank on diplomacy and international studies based in Beijing.
He remarked that strategic alignment between China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Pakistan’s Uraan Pakistan (National Economic Transformation Plan 2024–2029)creates pivotal synergy for shared progress. Key cooperation areas include agriculture, ICT, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and green development, all of which are central to Pakistan’s “5Es” framework. This strategic integration extends far beyond traditional economic cooperation, helping Pakistan address long-term structural challenges and achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.
China’s commitment to high-quality development directly benefits Pakistan through mutually beneficial cooperation. Joint initiatives in technology, education and digital transformation enhance Pakistan’s human capital, upgrade agricultural productivity and strengthen digital infrastructure. Industrial zones developed with Chinese investment create stable employment, improve public services and expand access to green energy, bringing tangible benefits to the Pakistani people, he added.
Prof Cheng said that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 further injects strong momentum into bilateral cooperation. The longstanding “iron-clad” friendship has evolved into a comprehensive all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, supported by close government-to-government coordination, business-to-business links and vibrant people-to-people exchanges. Ambassador Hashmi’s confidence reflects the shared resolve of both countries to implement Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029).
In summary, China’s Two Sessions and national development plans serve as a powerful catalyst for Pakistan’s socio-economic advancement. By aligning development strategies and leveraging complementary strengths, China and Pakistan achieve win-win results, deepen their enduring friendship and set a positive example for South-South cooperation. This partnership will continue to promote regional peace, stability and sustainable development for years to come, he said.
