2021-05-21 17:05:23 GMT2021-05-22 01:05:23(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Xinhua) The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan on Friday held an online reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan.
Pakistani President Arif Alvi, Chairman of Pakistan s Senate or the upper house of the country s parliament Sadiq Sanjrani, Pakistan s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Nadeem Raza and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong attended the virtually held reception.
On the occasion, Alvi said that the establishment of diplomatic ties seven decades ago was a watershed moment for both of the countries, adding that the ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China has been time-tested and growing stronger.
Daily Times
May 21, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Despite COVID-19 in the country, work on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Gwadar is going fast and it is moving forward to become a hub of economic activities in the country.
The Gwadar port is moving forward to become the hub of activities in various sectors including logistic, trade, new industries, science, technology, culture, and education, an official in Gwadar Port Authority said.
He said the Gwadar Port has now become operational while work on the Eastbay Expressway in Gwadar is in the final stage that would be completed by October 2021.
The 14.5 kilometers offshore expressway has already been completed while the remaining 4.5 KM onshore road is under construction and 92 percent of work has been completed.
As the agricultural sector of Pakistan is the backbone of the national economy, the country s officials and experts believe that the enhanced cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can greatly help Pakistan modernize the sector, ensure food security and improve local people s livelihood.
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Xinhua) The relations between Pakistan and China have been developing vigorously since the establishment of their diplomatic ties in 1951 and set an example for other countries in the world, Pakistani President Arif Alvi said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, the president said the bond between his country and China is very unique. "Relationships between countries are generally today based more on vested interests. But.
Daily Times
May 21, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated both Pakistan and China on completing 70 years of friendship.
The foundation of this friendship was laid by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as the foreign minister of Pakistan, Mr Zardari said in a statement.
“The longevity of this bond is a testament of the well-wishing nature and mutual respect between both countries. This friendship is regarded as deeper than the oceans and taller than the Himalayas, which has stood the test of time for several decades,” the statement says.
“The PPP is proud to have initiated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is a practical manifestation of the friendship between both countries.