Pak-China ties discussed

Speakers emphasise further improving relations between the two countries

ISLAMABAD:

A debate titled “The Idea of Community With Shared Future for Mankind” was held in the federal capital that focused on further improving the relations between Pakistan and China.

The event was organised by Dosti Park Club (DPC) and attended by a Chinese delegation along with eminent Pakistani professors and representatives of think tanks.

The Chinese delegation comprised Prof Li Huailiang, Prof Zhang Yangi and Prof Dr Ge Yanling whereas the Pakistani side consisted of Pakistan Centre for Research’s Khalid Taimur Akram, CPNE Vice President Tahir Farooq, Prof Shakeel Ahmad Ramay, Prof Hassan Daud Butt, Dr Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Dr Shumaila Farooq and others.

Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Professor Yangi maintained that ties between the two countries were “excellent” and were being led to further improvement, noting that new dimensions were being explored in many fields.

A detailed discussion was also held on the community's philosophy, culture, civilization and other issues along with a common future.

Prof Yangi said Pakistan and China were “best friends” and were supporting each other in trade and other matters. He said China was concerned when the law and order situation deteriorated in Pakistan.

The Chinese speakers said that China got concerned when the law and order situation in Pakistan deteriorated.

DPC Director Maarij Farooq informed the audience about the aims and objectives of the forum.

The CPNE vice president stressed that the vision of a common future for all humanity called for cooperation and understanding, adding that it emphasised that their destinies were intertwined, and transcended geographical, cultural and ideological boundaries.

We must recognise that the challenges we face, whether climate change, global health crisis, or economic inequality, know no borders, he said.

Prof Ramay stressed on going through history to understand this idea and suggested working on culture, civilization and Chinese philosophy.

Daud also shed light on all the aspects of the discussion, underscoring that Pakistan and China were “best friends”.

Later, DPC Director Moiz Farooq thanked the participants.