Relationship between China, Pakistan
has set a model for other countries: Chinese ambassador
ISLAMABAD, MAY 2021: China-Pakistan
Study Centre (CPSC) at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched
its second edited book titled ‘Higher than Karakoram: Seven Decades of
Pakistan-China Partnership” on May 20, 2021.
Sohail Mahmood, Foreign Secretary
was the Chief Guest at the event, while, Nong Rong, Ambassador of People's
Republic of China was Guest of Honor.
Other dignitaries and discussants included Mr. Moin ul Haque, Ambassador
of Pakistan to China, Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, Ambassador Masood Khalid, Dr.
Fazal ur Rehman, Director Pakistan Institute of China Studies, University of
Sargodha, Dr. Di Yuna, Executive Director, Pakistan Study Center of Science
& Technology and Economy, and Dr. Li Jingfeng, Director Regional &
Strategic Research Office, Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences.
During his remarks, Nong Rong,
Ambassador of People's Republic of China congratulated ISSI and CPSC for
launching the book at the important occasion, when China and Pakistan are
celebrating the seven decades of diplomatic relations.
While delving on importance of
the bilateral relations, Ambassador Nong Rong stated that the relationship
between China and Pakistan has set a model for other countries. He underscored
the importance of research in propagating the right narrative and also
suggested to focus on more areas of common interests.
The Chief Guest, Sohail Mahmood
appreciated ISSI and CPSC for publishing the book and underscored that this
book will guide the future discourse of the important relationship between
Pakistan and China.
While delving on the seven decades of this
relationship, Mahmood stated that the expressions like ‘higher than Himalayas,
deeper than ocean, sweeter than honey’ are not mere cliché’s but the realities
and substantiation of this important relationship. He further said that the two
countries support each other on the issues of their core interest.
China has stood by Pakistan in supporting our
key strategic, economic, and developmental priorities including the issue of
Jammu and Kashmir.
To commemorate the historic
event, the Chief Guest said that Foreign Ministers of China and Pakistan
unveiled the official logo of 70th anniversary in a simultaneously held virtual
ceremony on March 2 2021. Pakistan has planned a series of events, spread over
the entire year to commemorate the historic occasion in a befitting manner. He
further hoped that such academic exchanges and insightful learning will help
understand the significance of this relationship and achieve key policy
objectives.
Earlier during his welcome remarks,
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI, congratulated CPSC and
outlined how ISSI has created a vision of which the edited books are a part of.
Ambassador Chaudhry said that what makes this book unique is that it marks the
70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and
Pakistan.
With their expertise over their
respective areas, the authors have provided the readers with valuable
information on the past, present and future trends in the multiple dimensions
of bilateral ties between China and Pakistan. The fact that both Pakistani and
Chinese authors have contributed in this book reflects our commitment to
address our challenges collectively.
While introducing the book Dr.
Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC said that through this book, CPSC has brought to
light the fact as to why our relationship is considered to be ‘Higher than
Karakoram’. He further hoped this book will help readers have better
understanding of this unique relationship and will lead to further meaningful
academic exchanges in the times to come.
At the conclusion of the event,
Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI presented the Institute’s memento to
the distinguished guests.
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