Pakistan is very fortunate to have a friend like China which has always stood for us through thick and thin said Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Qaim Ali Shah at a reception hosted by the Chinese Consul General Ma Yaou at the consulate premises on Friday.
The CM said China had undertaken many projects in Pakistan and was at the forefront of investment in Sindh. He added that Pakistan and China enjoyed close cordial ties and were cooperating in many sectors. Senior minister Nisar Khuhro was also present with the chief minister and said the relations between both countries were exemplary.
The Chinese Consul General Ma Yaou in his address welcomed the guests and said China and Pakistan are good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers. He added both countries had always trusted each other, supported each other, treated each other equally and helped each other in hard times, regardless of the international politics. The all-weather friendship stands firm as rock and has taken deep root in the hearts of our two peoples, he said.
Ma Yaou said the prime ministers of both countries had concluded successful visits, forwarding the countries’ friendly relation. He said both sides reached wide-range consensus on developing bilateral relations and signed a series of important agreements of cooperation. The proposal of building a China-Pak economic corridor, in particular, presents a very broad prospect for bilateral cooperation.
The Chinese Consul General said China was delighted on the ever-closer exchange and cooperation in various fields between China and the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. He added that the Chinese people are now striving for the “Chinese Dream”, with the aim of accomplishing a prosperous country, renewal of the nation, and people’s welfare and happiness. At the same time, the Pakistani people are working on their “Asian Tiger Dream” to achieve economic and social development. He concluded his speech by saying “Long Live China-Pakistan friendship! Cheen-Pak Dosti Zindabad!