PM Extends Wishes to President Xi on Chinese New Year

Sanjawi: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt greetings to President Xi Jinping, the brotherly people of China, and to Chinese communities around the world on the advent of Chinese New Year 2026 - the Year of the Horse. In a post on his X handle on Monday, the Prime Minister said the Horse symbolizes energy, resilience, speed, and values that resonate deeply with our shared journey. According to Radio Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Pakistan and China are iron brothers, bound by an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and a shared vision of peace, development, and regional connectivity. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that the New Year will further strengthen the enduring friendship and deepen cooperation for the prosperity of the two nations. He also conveyed that the entire Pakistani nation joins him in wishing Chinese brothers and sisters continued good health, success, and forward momentum in the Year of the Horse.