February 16, 2026
PM Shehbaz greets President Xi, Chinese nation on Year of the Horse
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese nation on the Year of the Horse, emphasizing the strong bond between Pakistan and China.
Staff Correspondent
February 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the people of China and Chinese communities worldwide on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2026—the Year of the Horse.
In a message posted on his official X account on Monday, the prime minister said the Horse symbolises energy, resilience and speed—values that resonate strongly with the shared journey of Pakistan and China.
He described the two countries as “iron brothers”, bound by an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and a common vision of peace, development and regional connectivity.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed the hope that the New Year would further strengthen the enduring friendship between the two nations and deepen bilateral cooperation for the prosperity of their peoples.
He said the entire Pakistani nation joined him in wishing the Chinese people continued good health, success and progress in the Year of the Horse.
