ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (INP) President Mamnoon Hussain says the friendship between China and Pakistan guarantees development and stability of the region. In his message to the Chinese people on the onset of their New Year starting today, he said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has emerged as a ray of hope for the region. The President said Pak-China friendship is tied in a strong bond of everlasting strategic cooperation. He said the goals of Pakistan and China are similar for which both the countries are working jointly to promote those objectives. Mamnoon Hussain said the great project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is in full swing and heading towards completion. He expressed his confidence that China would achieve further progress in future under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China, besides strengthening Pak-China ties. INP/AH/LK