Pakistan’s participation in the Boao Forum for Asia coincides with the government’s vision of economic integration among regional countries, Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan said on Sunday.
She said that Pakistan was keen to play a role in promotion of economic diplomacy in the region. The minister said the Boao Forum being annually held in China had a special significance for Pakistan due to friendly bilateral ties between the two countries. Firdous said the meetings of Prime Minister Gilani with world leaders and Chinese leadership on the sidelines of Boao Forum, would help Pakistan strengthen ties with these countries and present its point of view on economic issues.
The minister said that China is an important strategic partner of Pakistan, and the two countries enjoy an all-weather friendship which is deep-rooted in the hearts of two peoples. She mentioned that President Asif Ali Zardari also gave special importance to relations with China and visited the country several times to cement ties in diverse fields including economy, trade and bilateral relations.
