Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting
Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the Chinese Ambassador H.E Sun Weidong who
made a farewell call on her today said that Pak-China friendship was integrated
and inculcated in the heart and soul of the people of Pakistan and further strengthened
by the close bonds of love forged between the people of both countries.
She said that relations between
the two states were based on mutual trust, deep harmony, love and respect
between the people of both countries. She reiterated that the relations between
the two countries were aptly described as being deeper than ocean, higher than
Himalaya, stronger than steel and the two countries being the iron brothers,
which reflect the depth and strength of the exemplary bond of unending
connection between the peoples of Pakistan and People’s Republic of China. She
also emphasized the need for closer collaboration in the field of film,
production and broadcast maintaining that the entertainment industry
could be instrumental to not only promoting and projecting each other’s culture
and heritage but also for greater outreach to the people at large.
Acknowledging CPEC’s role in promoting regional prosperity and its impact on
Pakistan’s economy, she informed the Chinese envoy that the government of
Pakistan was contemplating to make CPEC as part of educational curriculum and
case study. The MOS applauded China’s significant role in infrastructure
development and economic progress of Pakistan as well as its continuous support
to Pakistani efforts in the war against global terrorism adding that Pakistan
was proud of a friend and partner like china.
The Chinese ambassador said that the economy of Pakistan
had improved a lot and CPEC would give further impetus to it. He informed the
minister that 90 development projects had already been initiated under it. The
ambassador said that one belt-one road initiative was a win-win situation for
all as it would create myriad of opportunities which would benefit the entire
region. Speaking about relations between the two countries he termed them
as “all weather, strategic and cooperative partnership” and earnestly wished
for Pakistan’s, peace, prosperity, stability and solidarity.
The Ambassador said “During my tenure
as Ambassador in Pakistan wherever I went, I was cheered at and warmly welcomed
which is testament to the fact that there is an across the board consensus of
Pakistanis on Pak -China friendship" Mr. Sun Weidong complemented the
leadership of both the countries for guiding the relations between the two countries
to the present level and hoped that these ties would attain further heights.
Mr. Sun Weidong also extended invitation to
MOS on behalf of Chinese Culture Minister to visit China. Ms. Marriyum
Aurangzeb thanked the ambassador and accepted the invitation
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