The friendship is a strong bond of mutual trust, tolerance and long lasting confidence acknowledged by the world
LAHORE: The recent meeting between the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli at which both sides agreed to take effective measures to promote contacts between the PML-N and the Communist Party of China, is another step forward to strengthen ties between the two countries. Moreover, the stress by the Chinese vice premier to explore new avenues for the strengthening of ties is also a welcome step as it will play a historic role in promoting the Pakistan-China friendship.
From energy to transport projects, from the construction of Gwadar Port to the CPEC, China is always supporting Pakistan at every stage. The Pak-China friendship is not only a sign of unity between the two countries but it is a strong bond of mutual trust, tolerance and long lasting confidence which is acknowledged by the whole world.
Under the visionary leadership of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the government of Pakistan is making strenuous efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries. To promote strong and durable relations between Pakistan and China, the Punjab government is equally playing an important role. It is hoped that this new era of friendship will prove to be a milestone for the betterment and prosperity of the masses on both sides.
Syed Ali Qasim
Published in The Express Tribune, July 31st, 2016.
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