CPEC event promotes cultural connectivity
Pakistan and China had launched CPEC six years ago with an initial investment portfolio of about $46 billion, which was sub-sequently increased to $60 billion. PHOTO: FILE
In a bid to foster cultural connectivity and regional collaboration, Pakistan is gearing up to host the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cultural caravan, according to caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah.
The minister revealed the upcoming mega event during a meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, at the National Heritage and Culture Division on Tuesday.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the event, the minister said the mega event aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region. Notably, artists from all Central Asian States, with a special invitation extended to those from Kazakhstan, will play a pivotal role in this initiative.
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Shah emphasised the potential for collaboration in the fields of film and cinema to strengthen bilateral cultural relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
Meanwhile, the Kazakhstan envoy reciprocated the positive sentiments, commending the friendly and brotherly relations between the two countries. He assured future collaboration across diverse sectors, including cultural exchanges, art, cultural heritage, museums, and film.
As a symbol of this collaboration, Kazakhstan announced plans to organise a film screening at the PNCA.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 17th, 2024.