BEIJING: Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Moin Ul Haq held a meeting with China’s Vice Minister for Asian Affairs, Luo Zhaohui here on Thursday and discussed further strengthening of bilateral exchanges and cooperation in the year 2021.
Both sides reviewed with satisfaction the steady growth in bilateral relations in 2020 despite difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
They also discussed further strengthening bilateral exchanges and cooperation in 2021, which marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. It was also agreed to strengthen communication on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and COVID-19 vaccines to fast-track post-pandemic economic recovery. Earlier, Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque has visited Tianjin Municipality, held meeting with Director General of Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) of Tianjin Municipal People’s Government Luan Jianzhang and also visited China Public Vocational Training Centre.
During the meeting with Director General, Ambassador Haque said that Tianjin-based firms working under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have been strengthening all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China.
The ambassador also urged to further strengthen Pakistan-Tianjin cooperation in medical technology, industry and vocational training. The DG said that the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties provides a new starting point for both countries to envision new heights for bilateral ties in the next 70 years.
Tianjin FAO will promote and strengthen bilateral cooperation in science & technology, trade, culture and development of skilled human resource.
During the visit to China Public Vocational Training Centre in Tianjin, the ambassador appreciated the work of Training Centre and discussed opportunities to further strengthen vocational training cooperation for 2nd Phase of CPEC.
Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchanges between Pakistan and Tianjin Municipality, especially in view of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan in 2021. – Agencies
