- October 1, 2026
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and China are entering a new phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with the next stage focusing on industrialisation, special economic zones, IT and artificial intelligence, agriculture, and mining.
Speaking at an event marking China’s National Day, the prime minister said the new phase, referred to as CPEC 2.0, would build on the long-standing economic partnership between the two countries and support broader development and investment.
Sharif said Pakistan was committed to implementing agreements reached with the Chinese leadership and highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
He noted that 2026 is also significant for Pakistan-China relations as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic ties.
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong described Pakistan and China as all-weather strategic cooperative partners and said bilateral cooperation remained important for regional peace, security and development.
The ambassador also highlighted Pakistan’s role in multilateral cooperation and its engagement on regional and international issues.
