{
  "id": 11341797,
  "title": "Gilani terms CPEC a flagship manifestation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/gilani-terms-cpec-a-flagship-manifestation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442295/gilani-terms-cpec-a-flagship-manifestation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD - The Chairman of Pakistan's Senate, Yousaf Raza Gilani, described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship symbol of the steadfast relationship between China and Pakistan. Delivered on the occasion of China's National Day, Gilani expressed optimism about the forthcoming phase of CPEC, anticipating it to fuel additional prospects in sectors such as industrialization, investment, agriculture, technology, energy, connectivity, and socio-economic growth. Pakistan and China share extensive ties across diverse domains including strategic, political, economic, defense, trade, technology, and people-to-people interactions, stated Gilani in a declared address. In the statement, Gilani conveyed heartfelt congratulations to China's leadership, particularly President Xi Jinping, on the National Day. The Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership stands as one of the most enduring and time-honored relationships between two nations, rooted in mutual trust, respect, shared aspirations, and steadfast support. Highlighting the significance of 2026 as the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Gilani emphasized the milestone occasion, considering the \"unique and enduring bond\" between the two countries and their citizens. The Senate chief underscored the crucial role parliamentary diplomacy plays in fortifying bilateral relations, stating that \"regular exchanges between the Parliament of Pakistan and the National People's Congress of China provide invaluable opportunities to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen institutional linkages, and advance shared interests.\" Gilani also acknowledged China's remarkable progress in economic and social development, as well as its increasing contribution to international cooperation, connectivity, and shared progress. The Senate chief reiterated Pakistan's adherence to the One-China principle and expressed confidence that the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership would continue to \"deepen and contribute to peace, stability, and development in the region and beyond.\"",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship manifestation of the enduring partnership between China and Pakistan.” This was stated by Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani on the occasion of China’s National Day celebrated on Thursday. He expressed confidence that the CPEC’s next phase would create further opportunities for industrialisation, investment, agriculture,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}