LAHORE: Chinese Consul General in Lahore Sun Yan has stressed the need for a “China-Pakistan Security Partnership,” highlighting expanded cooperation in military-to-military relations, counter-terrorism efforts, and broader security coordination between the two countries.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China, hosted by PML-N leader and foreign affairs expert Muhammad Mehdi, Sun Yan said both sides had agreed to accelerate cooperation under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with a renewed focus on infrastructure development, industrial growth, and regional connectivity.
He reaffirmed China’s continued support for Pakistan’s agricultural modernisation efforts and also welcomed the inclusion of two Pakistani astronauts for training at the China Space Station, calling it a symbol of deepening scientific cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion, Senator Pervaiz Rasheed lauded the resilience of Pak-China relations, describing them as “time-tested and strategic.” Muhammad Mehdi underscored the importance of expanding bilateral trade and strengthening business-to-business linkages to further enhance economic ties.
Meanwhile, senior journalists at the event raised concerns over the declining cotton output in Punjab and urged China to share advanced agricultural technologies to help improve Pakistan’s farming productivity.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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