China’s VP to be part of Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day celebrations

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Chinese Vice President Wang Yang is scheduled to land in Pakistan today (sunday) to take part in the 70th Independence Day celebrations of the country according to reports by a Foreign Office spokesman.

The visit would be mark the close brotherly ties between the two neighbour countries

During his visit, the vice premier will attend the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 14 as a special guest, and call on President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Yang will also participate in the inauguration ceremony of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and witness the signing of bilateral agreements between the two countries.

It is pertinent to mention here that a contingent of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army were also present during the Pakistan military parade held in Islamabad last March.