‘China key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy’
A delegation of Pakistani MPs pose with Chinese officials during their visit to China. PHOTO: EXPRESS
Senator Mushahid Hussain said on Wednesday that a delegation, representing 6 political parties from all four provinces, visited China with the aim to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to promoting Pakistan-China friendship as the pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
While briefing the media on the visit, he said the delegates also aimed to learn from the Chinese experience of development and modernisation with a view to imbibing lessons that can take CPEC forward in the second phase.
The senator said they exchanged views with Chinese friends on the rapidly changing situation in the region so that Pakistan and China can tackle common challenges collectively.
The visit, which coincided with 10 years of CPEC, underscored the commitment of both Pakistan and China to further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation, he said.
During their stay in China, the delegation took part in a series of high-level meetings with senior officials of China’s Foreign Ministry, the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, and leading media outlets for first-hand understanding of the developments and progress made in poverty alleviation, technology, education, and industry.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 20th, 2023.