Activity No.128 : 2nd Virtual Meeting on Exchange and Screening of Films and Dramas in China and Pakistan

The Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with External Publicity Wing of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a virtual meeting to discuss collaboration between China and Pakistan in several spheres of cooperation including screening of films, dramas, documentaries, joint ventures and co-productions. This event was held as part of 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties.

The event was attended by renowned producers, exhibitors, distributers, screen writers and senior media officials from both countries. Mr. Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry, Minister for Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan delivered the key-note speech. He noted the special and unique friendship between China and Pakistan and observed that it was important to tell the stories of our friendship and special relationship through the medium of film and drama. He assured full support of the Government of Pakistan and his Ministry to the film producers and directors from both countries in this regard.

The event was also addressed by Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Moin Ul Haque, Mr. Chen, President of China Films co-production and collaboration and Mr. Sheikh Amjad Rashid, President of Pakistan Films Producers Association.

During the webinar, the participants paid rich tribute to the all-weather friendship between China and Pakistan and discussed various ideas for future cooperation and diverse genres, music and content sharing. Both sides expressed keen interest to carry out joint-ventures, reciprocal import of film and dramas as well as to hold film festivals in each other’s countries.

2021-12-09