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The Chinese government is overjoyed to see Pakistan’s accomplishments in nation-building and looks forward to work hand in hand with Pakistan. China is fortunate to have Pakistan as a strategic partner and puts Pakistan on priority for cooperation in all sectors.
These were the remarks made by His Excellency Nong Rong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan, while speaking at Imtiaz Gul’s book launch titled “What Lies Behind the Iron Brotherhood?” organized by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad, on September 29, 2021.
While commending the author, he stated that the book comprehensively views the age long Pakistan-China relationship from a broader perspective and serves as a guide to understand the nature of this bilateral relationship.
Chinese Government: A Role Model of Development
Senator Mushahid Hussain, in his keynote speech during the event lauded China’s overall progress as a nation. Highlighting the core ingredients of Chinese success; excellent leadership, the ability to do course correction, learn from other’s mistakes, and a peaceful foreign policy, he suggested Pakistan to learn from the iron brother and adopt a similar development model.
While congratulating Mr. Gul on writing a book which serves as a milestone in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries, he said that Pakistan and China share an important strategic and substantive relationship which is not interest driven, it is an all-weather friendship.
Chinese Philosophy & Sino-Pak Friendship
Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China, admired Mr. Gul’s effort in penning down this bond to which words cannot fully do justice. She stated that it is a very unique book which doesn’t only provide and chronology of events but also gives the author’s view of the on ground developments. This book is a narration of Mr. Gul’s personal way of looking at Chinese philosophy and the significance of our friendship with China. In her keynote speech she added that such books help clear the global misconceptions about China.
Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, CRSS and the author of the book took the stage to commend the Chinese policy of peaceful development and the economic significance it holds. He added that to in order to reach the level of success China has attained, Pakistan should learn values like accountability, integrity, people centric focus and consistent policies. While addressing the esteemed guests, he said that China’s belief in cooperation has gained it immense economic development.
In his closing remarks, Senator Mushahid Hussain said that both countries should continue to cooperate on the economic front as geo-economics is the only way forward for Pakistan, the region and the world at large.
