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    People's Republic of China Celebrates its 67th Anniversary

    Written by: Staff report
    Posted on: September 29, 2016 | | 中文

    (L-R) H.E. Ambassador and Mrs. Sun Weidong, Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and guests

    The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China hosted a reception to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at a local hotel. Chairman Parliamentary Committee on CPEC, Senator Mushahid Hussain, as well as politicians, senior members of the armed forces, diplomats and the civil society were present in large numbers, while Mr Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

    Ambassador Sun Weidong said in his address to the huge crowd assembled that during President Xi Jinping’s state visit last year to Pakistan, the $46 billion pilot project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of the Belt and Road Initiative, was launched, and how it has made significant progress since then. He said that 16 of the 30 early harvest projects have either been completed or have made significant progress with an investment of $13 billion, and have provided jobs to tens of thousands of local people. He emphasized the inclusive nature of the project, and how the infrastructure, energy and industrial development is likely to improve people's lives. His Excellency Sun Weidong introduced to the guests at the reception engineers and technicians who were working in the field on KKH Phase II, Multan-Sukkur motorway, on various power plants, Gwadar and Qasim Port, and helping transform the economic landscape of Pakistan. Mr Ayaz Sadiq in his speech reinforced the critical importance of the strategic and economic relationship of the two countries.

    A day later, on the 28th of September, a lavish cultural show was held in the auditorium of the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). The Chinese cultural troupes performed to a packed hall, a display of their rich culture, dances and music. As a befitting tribute to the friendship of the two countries, a Chinese singer movingly sang “Mein bhi Pakistan hoon, tu bhi Pakistan hai” (I am Pakistan, and so are you)!

     

    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad

    Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq (Chief Guest) with H.E. Ambassador Sun Weidong and guests

     

    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad

    Madame Ambassador Bao Jiqing with Mrs. Ayaz Sadiq

     

    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad

    (L-R) Director PNCA Jamal Shah, Madame Ambassador Bao Jiqing, Irfan Siddiqui, Minister of Information Pervez Rashid and H.E. Ambassador Sun Weidong

     

    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad

    Cultural show at the 67th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

     

    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad
     
    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad
     
    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad
     
    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad
     
    Chinese National Day 2016 Celebrations in Islamabad
     

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    As the new year begins, let us also start anew. I’m delighted to extend, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in my own name, new year’s greeting and sincere wishes to YOULIN magazine’s staff and readers.

    Only in hard times can courage and perseverance be manifested. Only with courage can we live to the fullest. 2020 was an extraordinary year. Confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Pakistan supported each other and took on the challenge in solidarity. The ironclad China-Pakistan friendship grew stronger as time went by. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects advanced steadily in difficult times, become a standard-bearer project of the Belt and Road Initiative in balancing pandemic prevention and project achievement. The handling capacity of the Gwadar Port has continued to rise and Afghanistan transit trade through the port has officially been launched. The Karakoram Highway Phase II upgrade project is fully open to traffic. The Lahore Orange Line project has been put into operation. The construction of Matiari-Lahore HVDC project was fully completed. A batch of green and clean energy projects, such as the Kohala and Azad Pattan hydropower plants have been substantially promoted. Development agreement for the Rashakai SEZ has been signed. The China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future has become closer and closer.

    Reviewing the past and looking to the future, we are confident to write a brilliant new chapter. The year 2021 is the 100th birthday of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The 100-year journey of CPC surges forward with great momentum and China-Pakistan relationship has flourished in the past 70 years. Standing at a new historic point, China is willing to work together with Pakistan to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, connect the CPEC cooperation with the vision of the “Naya Pakistan”, promote the long-term development of the China-Pakistan All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with love, dedication and commitment. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan said, “We are going through fire. The sunshine has yet to come.” Yes, Pakistan’s best days are ahead, China will stand with Pakistan firmly all the way.

    YOULIN magazine is dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan and is a window for Pakistani friends to learn about China, especially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is hoped that with the joint efforts of China and Pakistan, YOULIN can listen more to the voices of readers in China and Pakistan, better play its role as a bridge to promote more effectively people-to-people bond.

    Last but not least, I would like to wish all the staff and readers of YOULIN a warm and prosper year in 2021.

    Nong Rong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
    The People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    January 2021