From Our Correspondent
BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, MoinulHaque visited Shaoshan, the hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong in Hunan province to pay homage to the great revolutionary leader and the founder of New China.
In this year, when China and Pakistan are celebrating 70 years of their diplomatic ties, the visit was especially planned as Chairman Mao was a great friend of Pakistan and the architect of close relationship between the two countries.
The ambassador laid a floral wreath at the monument and signed the guest book on behalf of the Embassy of Pakistan. He also visited the former residence of Chairman Mao as well as the memorial museum.
Noting his remarks in the guest book, Ambassador Haque paid rich tributes to the towering personality, leadership as well as the epic struggle, sacrifices and service of one of the greatest leaders of recent history who laid the foundation for a prosperous, peaceful and strong country.
The Ambassador noted that on the occasion of the 70 years of diplomatic ties between two countries and 100 years of formation of Communist Party of China being celebrated this year, it was an opportune moment to draw inspiration from the life and work of Chairman Mao to further strengthen our friendship and continue to make joint efforts for prosperity of our people and global peace and stability.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Haque met with XuDazhe, Secretary of CPC Hunan Provincial Committee in Changsha and held detailed discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, economy and trade, education and science and technology.
In his welcome note, Secretary CPC Provincial Committee expressed his satisfaction of the deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries under the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
