China has lauded Pakistan’s participation as a special partner ofcooperation in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held in Nanning, Guangxiprovince of China, and its overall role in strengthening ties withBeijing.
The Pakistan Mission in China established a “Pakistan Pavilion” whereinaround 16 Pakistan businessmen and traders set up stalls and showcasedPakistani brands and products at the exhibition.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the participationshows the country’s sincere wish to strengthen cooperation with China andASEAN countries.
“As you said, this year for the first time, Pakistan was invited as aspecial partner of cooperation to attend the expo. President Dr Arif Alvidelivered a video address at the opening ceremony. It shows Pakistan’ssincere wish to strengthen cooperation with China and ASEAN,” the Chineseofficial, Hua Chunying said during her regular briefing.
Islamabad had been supporting and participating in the China-ASEAN Expo,she said, adding that it had been using this platform to enhancecooperation with markets in China and ASEAN.
Stressing that both countries were good neighbours linked by mountains andrivers, the Chinese official said that both countries were all-weathercooperative and strategic partners.
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Hoping to work with all sides to deepen cooperation withinChina-ASEAN-Pakistan and achieve win-win development, she said: “We areall-weather all-round strategic cooperative partners. We have geographicalproximity and there are also links between Pakistan and ASEAN countries.”
This year, Pakistan was invited as a special cooperation partner country toparticipate in the CAEXPO by the Chinese government.
Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque attended the opening ceremony ofthe expo. Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Arif Alvi, and heads ofthe states and governments of 10 ASEAN countries delivered video speeches.
