75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China & Pakistan (1951-2026) May 21st, 2026 (2026-06)

SALIENT FEATURES

Size of Stamp	50.5 x 35 mm
Size of Print	50.5 x 35 mm
Number of stamps in a Sheet	(3x3) 09 Stamps
Perforations	13 C
Denomination:	Rs. 100/-
Colors	CMYK
Printing Technology	Lithography Offset
Paper	100 GSM Water Mark Gummed Paper
Gum	PVA
Quantity of Stamp	0.2 Million (02 Lac)
Design	Abu Obaidah Ayyaz
Printer	Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Karachi

1. Pakistan recognized China in January 1950 and the diplomatic relations between the two neighbors were established on 21 May 1951. Pakistan was among the first Muslim majority and non-communist countries that recognized and established relations with China. Pakistan-China relationship has few parallels in contemporary international relations. The unique and long-standing friendship between the two countries has withstood seven decades of political transitions and global realignments. Every successive government in the two countries has tried to deepen and diversify bilateral cooperation. Such consistency in bilateral relations is quite rare to witness anywhere else in the world.

2. Both countries have always respected each other's core interests and supported each other on international forums. Pakistan always supports China in matters of its core interests, including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and "One China" Principle. Similarly, China supports Pakistan's territorial integrity including steadfast support on Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

3. The strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China covers all spheres of cooperation including trade and investment, science and technology, defense and security, people-to-people contacts, among others.

4. The inception of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2013, under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), gave a new impetus to bilateral relations and further brought the two countries closer. Following visit of President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015, bilateral relations were elevated to all-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which is the official denomination to describe the relationship..

5. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a transformative undertaking aimed at enhancing connectivity, boosting energy production, modernizing infrastructure, and uplifting industrial development in Pakistan. From energy generation projects to infrastructure development including Gwadar port, the CPEC has stimulated pace of development in Pakistan. Cooperation has also deepened in agriculture, information technology, and industrial development through joint ventures and investment in Special Economic Zones. CPEC is now entering in its second phase of high-quality development via its five new strategic corridors i.e. Growth, Innovation, Green, Livelihood, and Openness.

6. Defence collaboration remains a strong pillar of Pak-China strategic cooperation. China's defence partnership and intelligence cooperation with Pakistan has strengthened its capacity and ensured peace and stability in South Asia. Cooperation in defense between the two countries is quite prominent due to co-production of "JF-17 thunder jet", which has established its prominence among the top notch fighter jets.

7. People to people contacts are strength of our relations. There is a mutual goodwill among peoples of the two countries which is rooted in years of mutual trust and respect. Tens of thousands of Pakistani students are enrolled in different universities in China, which is highest from any South Asian country. B2B contacts and tourism has steadily increased over the years. The Chinese language is taught in Pakistan through various institutes, universities, and school systems including Confucius institutes. There are multiple Pakistan Study Centers in China, established by Pakistani and Chinese institutions which forms basis to strengthen academic, cultural, and research ties between the two countries.

8. Pakistan and China have built a strong record of humanitarian cooperation rooted in solidarity and mutual support during difficult times. China has consistently been among the first responders during Pakistan's major natural disasters be it earthquake, floods or pandemic. During COVID-19 Pandemic, China supplied vaccines and medical equipment to Pakistan. Pakistan also reciprocates during natural disasters in China.

9. During visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China in September 2025, the two countries signed "Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future (2025-2029)". The five-year roadmap aims to expand cooperation across politics, economy, security technology and people-to-people links. The plan is a practical manifestation of the deepening bilateral partnership for the shared future.

10. Pak-China partnership is an exceptional example of interstate partnership. This relationship has proved how two countries with different cultures, civilizations and sizes can establish broad based and enduring partnerships.

11. The 75th anniversary is not just a symbolic milestone but it's a commemoration of an extraordinary partnership between two neighbors that is built on the principles of mutual trust and respect. This diamond jubilee marks a landmark occasion to cherish seven decades of extraordinary friendship and to aim for an even higher and deeper partnership for shared future-a future of development, peace, stability, and prosperity.

This commemorative postage stamp celebrates 75 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic friendship, featuring Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah before the Pakistani flag and Chairman Mao Zedong before the Chinese flag in a soft watercolor painting. The design symbolizes unity and mutual respect between the two nations, highlighted by the official logo of the 75th anniversary and the inscription "75 YEARS OF IRON BROTHERHOOD" in both English and Chinese, marking the enduring partnership from 1951 to 2026.

On the eve of 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Pakistan (1951-2026), Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.30/- each denomination on May 21st, 2026.