ISLAMABAD – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing Friday said Chinaremained committed to strategic partnership with Pakistan and haddeveloped very good coordination with the new PTI government.
He was speaking at a large gathering of politicians, diplomats, top civiland military officials and elite of the city here at the Embassy of Chinato celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of People’s Republic ofChina.He said both the countries had reiterated their firm commitment forcooperation on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Describing it vital for the development and prosperity of the twocountries, Ambassador Yao Jing said joint ventures and development projectswould boost socio-economic development in Pakistan.
He said both Pakistan and China could learn, stand and care for each other,adding, China stood for peace and shared prosperity.He said China had emerged as the second largest economy in the world, andwas contributing 30 percent to global economic growth.
Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, who was chief guest of the event, saidPakistan valued its relations with China as it was the cornerstone of itsforeign policy.
He said their bilateral ties were unique and strong enough to have anyimpact from the political transitions. He said the new government wouldfurther strengthen its multifaceted bilateral ties with China.He was appreciative of the strong support of China to Pakistan on issues ofvital importance and added that Pakistan too stood by the One China policy.
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He was appreciative of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative andCPEC and said those were the key to future prosperity and progress of thetwo brotherly nations.
The prominent attendees included; Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandwiwala,Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri, Minister for Information andBroadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister for Energy Umar Ayub, formerPrime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, ex Chief Minister Punjab ShehbazSharif, former federal ministers, leaders of religio-political parties.
The guests were entertained to a musical evening, interspersed withtraditional Chinese dances and lilting music, in the lawns of the embassy,decorated with lights. Traditional Chinese cuisines were served.
