BEIJING, December 2 (INP): Pakistan’s Ambassador Moin ul Haque during his visit to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region called on Governor Lan Tianli to review bilateral relations and to explore new avenues of economic and commercial cooperation.

According to Gwadar Pro, in spirit of the unmatched goodwill existed between the two countries and President Xi’s instructions, Governor Lan expressed the desire to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan on economy, culture and education.

Because of its strategic location at the center of China’s New International Land Sea Corridor and a robust economy with compatible pillar industries, Guangxi could play an important role in strengthening bilateral and multilateral trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan by utilizing the platform of CAEXPO, he contended.

The Governor said that he had visited the Pakistan Pavilion at CAEXPO and was impressed with the range and quality of products displayed.

Guangxi, he added, was ready to expand educational and technical cooperation with Pakistan, noting the presence of nearly one thousand Pakistani students in Guangxi universities and several scientists in the research institutes.

Ambassador Haque reciprocated the Governor’s sentiments about China-Pakistan “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership” and the important role that Guangxi could play in further cementing the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Conveying satisfaction over successful completion of infrastructure and energy mega-projects under CPEC, Ambassador Moin said that CPEC phase II is prioritizing projects of industrial relocation, agricultural research and socio-economic development.

In this context, the Ambassador called for Guangxi companies to establish manufacturing units in Pakistan’s SEZs in the areas of its strength such as food processing, wood processing, pharmaceuticals and automobiles.

To enhance trade with Guangxi and CAEXPO region, the Ambassador announced his proposal to set up a Permanent Pakistan Pavilion in the Free Trade Zone of Nanning.

The Ambassador also proposed cultural exchanges and sister city relationships as part of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year and invited the Governor to visit Pakistan at a time of his convenience.

INP/javed