Pakistan's future lies with China

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Speakers at a seminar here on Saturday stressed the need for enhancing bilateral relations with China with which they said future of Pakistan lies.

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China-Pakistan Economic Cooperation Seminar was organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Association of Chinese Enterprises in Pakistan (ACEP) with an aim to explore ways and means for further boosting relations between the two countries particularly economic cooperation.

Among others, the seminar was attended by Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Ambassador of China in Pakistan, Luo Zhaohui, Counsellor, Yao Jing, Economic and Commercial Counsellor Zhou Zhencheng, Deputy Director of visa office Xiang Shan and representative from ICCI and ACEP.

“Pakistan’s future lies in East with China,” remarked Azam Khan Swati while speaking on the occasion as chief guest.

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He stressed the need for enhancing relations with China on all fronts saying that the Chinese government, business community as well as people have great respect for Pakistan and are interested in enhancing bilateral relations.

Swati was of the view that science and technology was engine of economy and stressed the need for developing Science and Technology Ministry in Pakistan in line with the relevant ministry in China for the better future of country.

In his address, Ambassador Luo Zhaohui said although there were some security concerns in Pakistan, however the government was fully cooperating with Chinese companies and providing conducive atmosphere for them to do business in the country. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing trade relations between the two countries for mutual benefit.

He said that Pakistan was very much interested in enhancing economic relations with China adding that President Zardari has made four visits to China for seeking cooperation to build Pakistan’s economy on. Pakistan future lies with China Published: September 27, 2009