Pakistan and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for expanding bilateral tourism exchanges and cooperation. The MoU signing was a part of activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries being celebrated this year.
In this regard, an august signing ceremony was held today at the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Beijing. Ambassador Moin ul Haque and Mr. Zhang Xu, the Chinese Vice-Minister of Culture and Tourism signed the MoU from both sides. The event was also attended by senior officials from the two countries and media representatives.
The MoU envisages upgrading tourism cooperation between Pakistan and China as outlined in the CPEC Long Term Plan. As per the MoU, both sides would enhance their bilateral tourism cooperation in a coordinated manner for the sustainable development of tourism industry.
The MoU seeks to cover all aspects of tourism cooperation from policy formulation and institutional support to development of tourism products and expanding B2B linkages. It would particularly assist Pakistan to upgrade its touristic infrastructure and facilities and develop a sustainable ecosystem for spurring domestic and international tourists’ inflows.
Both sides have also decided to establish a Joint Working Group to implement the MoU and initiate specific projects in the two countries with mutual consultation.
Pakistan and China enjoy close and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1951. Pakistan was one of the first countries that recognized the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, the relationship has blossomed into an “all weather strategic cooperative partnership”. Pakistan considers China as one of its closest friend and partner and China considers Pakistan as its “Iron Brother”.
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