BEIJING (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi has expressed confidence that relations between Pakistan and China will further strengthen and become more stable.
In a conversation with China Media Group’s Urdu service in Beijing before his return home from an official visit to China, Murtaza Solangi congratulated the Chinese government and people on the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He said that the BRI has provided new development opportunities to developing countries, including Pakistan.
Speaking about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the flagship project of the BRI, Murtaza Solangi said that it was a golden chapter in the relations between China and Pakistan. He said that the CPEC has provided significant investment in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, and communication sectors, creating new development opportunities and employment opportunities.
Murtaza Solangi said that Pakistan was entering a new era of CPEC, with new projects such as ML-I getting underway. He said that these projects will prove to be a milestone in Pakistan’s rail service and introduce new employment and development opportunities. The minister also expressed his confidence that the upcoming visit of the top leadership of Pakistan to China in October will begin a new era in relations between the two countries. He said that despite the changing global political landscape, Pakistan-China relations are improving with each passing time.
Solangi felicitates China on its 74th National Day: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi extended heartfelt felicitations to the People’s Republic of China and its citizens on the occasion of their 74th National Day. Solangi extended the felicitation during a special ceremony hosted by the Embassy of China in Pakistan to commemorate its 74th National Day.
On the occasion, Minister Murtaza Solangi highlighted the enduring bond of friendship between Pakistan and China, acknowledging China’s unwavering support to his country during its challenging times. He lauded China for its remarkable journey of development, which, over the course of 74 years, had steered its people out of darkness and led them to an era of progress and prosperity.
The minister said China had achieved substantial progress in areas of economy, science, technology, social development, national unity, and border defence. He emphasized that China’s emergence as a global economic power was a testament to the dedication and efforts of its people. Solangi commended China’s presentation of its development and prosperity plan at the world stage, which had garnered respect and admiration across the globe.
He said China’s development and prosperity plan underscored the nation’s steadfast commitment to the principles of “shared prosperity and shared development.” The level of development, China achieved during the last 74 years, had the potential to benefit not only Pakistan but also neighbouring countries in the region, he added.
He said the cherished journey of friendship between Pakistan and China would continue to thrive and strengthen in the same spirit. The minister also joined in Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and other distinguished guests in the cake-cutting ceremony of China’s National Day.
Pak-China relations to be stronger, more stable
