Pakistan, May 21 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan-China relations continue to grow in strength, substance and strategic significance, as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

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In his message on the historic occasion, the prime minister said the relationship between Pakistan and China, established on 21 May 1951, has evolved into an "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership" based on mutual trust, sovereign equality and shared aspirations for peace and development.

He said the long-standing friendship between the two countries is deeply valued by the people of Pakistan, adding that both sides have consistently s...