Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm New Year greetings to China and Chinese communities worldwide on Monday, marking the arrival of the Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse. In a publicly shared message, Sharif conveyed his wishes to President Xi Jinping and the people of China, emphasizing the festival's cultural significance and its celebration across the globe.
Sharif highlighted the symbolic qualities of the Horse in his message, noting that it represents energy, resilience, and speed. He linked these attributes to the cooperative spirit between Pakistan and China, stating, “The Horse symbolizes energy, resilience and speed—values that resonate deeply with our shared journey.”
The Pakistani leader used the occasion to reaffirm the deep bond between the two nations, describing their relationship as an “iron brotherhood.” This longstanding alliance is characterized by an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, underpinned by mutual commitments to peace, development, and regional connectivity.
In his official statement, Sharif elaborated on the enduring friendship, saying, “Pakistan and China are iron brothers, bound by an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and a shared vision of peace, development and regional connectivity. May this new year further strengthen our enduring friendship and deepen our cooperation for the prosperity of our two peoples.”
The message underscores the consistent diplomatic warmth between Islamabad and Beijing, with Sharif's greetings serving as a timely reminder of their strategic collaboration amid global festivities for the Year of the Horse.
