On January 18. 2021, Ambassador of Pakistan, Moin ul Haque and Mr. Liu Jianjun, the Party Secretary of Jaiozhou District, Qingdao and Director General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Area (SCODA) jointly inaugurated Pakistan-China Centre in Jiaozhou District, Qingdao today. The Centre is aimed at deepening Pakistan’s linkages with the SCO member states especially China in diverse fields of cooperation.
Speaking at the occasion, the Ambassador highlighted that since becoming SCO’s member in June 2017, Pakistan has been closely coordinating with all SCO member countries for the attainment of common objectives. He underscored that establishment of Pakistan-China Centre at the SCODA marked a major step towards Pakistan’s closer integration with the member countries in multifaceted areas of cooperation including bilateral trade, investment, sports, people-to-people exchanges and two-way tourism.
Ambassador also expressed optimism that Pakistan-China heralded the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between Pakistan and Qingdao in areas of common interests. He thanked the Government of Qingdao for its continued support for the establishment of the Centre.
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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