Islamabad (People's Daily) - Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan and Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday praised the Communist Party of China (CPC) for steering China's remarkable economic transformation through strong institutions, long-term planning and effective governance. He also reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening its all-weather strategic partnership with China.

Pakistani Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani delivers a speech at the seminar in Islamabad on July 9, 2026. (Photos: Waqas Ahmad)

Gilani made the remarks at a seminar organized by the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural Council (PCECC) to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC.

The event was attended by senior Pakistani political leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, policy experts and representatives from the Chinese Embassy led by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong.

Gilani said the CPC had demonstrated remarkable institutional resilience over more than a century, leading China's unprecedented economic transformation and lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. He added that these achievements had made a significant contribution to global development.

The seminar is held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on July 9, 2026.

The former Pakistani prime minister (2008-2012) also said Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building emphasizes self-reform, internal accountability and a firm approach to combating corruption. He said these principles offer valuable lessons for political parties and institutions, particularly in the Global South.

Durable institutions, he added, must remain accountable to the people, continually renew themselves and translate political stability into development that benefits ordinary citizens.

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong delivers a speech at the seminar in Islamabad on July 9, 2026.

Ambassador Jiang said the CPC's achievements over the past 105 years reflect its commitment to development, modernization and improving people's livelihoods.

The seminar also featured presentations on the history and development of the CPC. Participants watched My Answer to the World, a commemorative short film marking the Party's 105th anniversary. Jointly produced by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and People's Daily, the film highlights the CPC's historic milestones, global influence and development over the past century.