ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (INP): Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong made a farewell call on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. The Prime Minister commended the services of the outgoing Ambassador in further strengthening and deepening the strong bonds of friendship and multi-sector cooperation between Pakistan and China, and in facilitating the smooth and expeditious execution of the CPEC projects. He observed that Ambassador Sun Weidong had also contributed significantly in expanding people-to-people contacts and collaboration in various areas, ranging from trade & commerce to education and culture. Referring to the conferment of Hilal-I-Pakistan on Mr. Sun Weidong, the Prime Minister said that this Award was very prestigious, and shall stand as a testimony of the outstanding performance of the Ambassador. The Prime Minister also appreciated the work of Madame Bao Jiqing in creating better understanding and affinity between the people of Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister wished the outgoing Ambassador the very best in his future personal and professional life. INP/AK