-Pakistani Envoy says Media should highlight success of CPEC
BEIJING: Pakistani Ambassador to China, H.E.Moin ul Haque said on Monday that it was imperative for media organizations and opinion-makers of China and Pakistan to devise a concerted and sustained media strategy to expose ill intentions of adversaries and highlight success and significance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He expressed these views while addressing the 6th CPEC Media Forum hosted and organized by the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, China-Economic Net, and Pakistan China Institute.
Ambassador Haque said that despite the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)’s universal success and CPEC’s visible and tangible dividends for Pakistan, some voices in certain countries have taken a highly prejudiced view of CPEC to undermine its accomplishments and obfuscate its future possibilities and expansion and they resort to wishful distortion of facts and fabrication of lies.
“It is ironical that this propaganda is spearheaded by those who claim to be the flag-bearers of economic integration, regional connectivity, and transparency and openness,” he added. – Agencies
“Confronted with such challenge, it is imperative that media organizations and opinion-makers of our two countries should devise a dispassionate, concerted and sustained media strategy to expose these ill intentions of our adversaries and highlight the success and significance of CPEC.”
To pursue the objective, he proposed that firstly, the media houses of Pakistan and China should undertake a fair and objective assessment of BRI and highlight its universal legitimacy and success for spurring economic growth and development in partner countries.
“And at the same time, the discourse on CPEC should particularly bring to fore its concrete and tangible achievements for addressing Pakistan’s energy crisis, expansion of our development infrastructure and role in socio-economic prosperity for people of Pakistan,” he added.
Secondly, he said, the media houses of the two countries should galvanise public support for our bilateral relations, educate the masses about the historic significance of bilateral friendship and its strategic importance for both countries.
“No media strategy is successful without stirring hearts of our peoples to the symphony of friendship,” he added.
Ambassador Haque said that thirdly, the media should help expand bilateral cultural linkages and people-to-people ties.
“Special media campaigns to advance our historical experiences, common Asian values, and cultural affinities should be initiated,” he added.
He said that fourthly, as arts and drama are the best reflections of a nation’s philosophy and culture, the entertainment industries of two countries should forge strong linkages and promote our dramas, movies, and music.
“As you all know, Pakistani movie Parvaaz Hai Junoon made its screening in China. It was after 45 years that a Pakistani movie was released in China. It was well received and there is a lot of interest in forging partnership for more screening of Pakistani and Chinese movies in each other countries and also for joint production of films,” he added.
Finally, he said that Pakistan and China will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year. Next year also marks the centennial of the Communist Party of China.
“So media houses of the two countries should organize special programs, documentaries, and seminars to celebrate this important milestone and renew our resolve to take our ties to new heights. Pakistan Embassy in China and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan are ready to help you,” he added.
Ambassador Haque said that in today’s digital age, media has assumed greater significance not only for the dissemination of news but also due to its ever-increasing role in national development and growth of inter-state relations.
