2015 China-Pakistan Year of Friendship launched
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Students from Pakistan Embassy College sing national songs to celebrate the 2015 China-Pakistan Year of Friendship at the launching ceremony co-hosted by Tsinghua University and China-Pakistan Institute in Beijing on Jan. 19, 2015. [By courtesy of Pakistani Embassy in Beijing] |
Monday's ceremony was also coincided with the 5th anniversary of Pakistan China Institute. As the first non-governmental initiative of the two neighbors and strategic partners, PCI introduced Chinese language classes, held the first Pakistan,-China-, Afghanistan trilateral Dialogue and launched President Xi Jinping's book "The Governance of China" in Islamabad.
Senator Hussain, the head of PCI, said that being at the crossroads of three great mountain ranges of the Himalayas, the Hindukush and the Karakorums, Pakistan, a neighbour and best friend of China, was uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
Zhao Baige, Vice Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress said that the "One Belt, One Road" initiatives had economic, political, social and cultural dimensions. It would strengthen the bonds of friendship and reap benefit for Pakistan, China and the whole world. With regard to future development of the two countries, she suggested three steps. First is to strengthen communication; Second is to promote sharing of experience between nongovernmental think tanks and the academia. Third is to enhance cultural communication among the two peoples.
Director of Tsinghua International Centre for Communication Professor Li Xiguang said that Pakistan was the only all-weather strategic partner of China and played an irreplaceable role. The Gwadar port would become the future commercial and trade center in the region, providing the main power for Pakistan's economic growth and offering military strategic support. Moreover, the CPEC would make Xinjiang the 'export gate' of western China, improving the economic structure of Xinjiang's industry and exploiting Xinjiang's economic potential and geographical advantage. A book titled "A Learning Caravan on Asian Borderlands" edited by Li Xiguang was also launched at the ceremony. The book records interviews and stories written by Chinese college students during their three visits to Pakistan led by Li Xiguang.
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