Islamabad, March 28 (INP): Chinese ambassador Yao Jing said Wednesday that the media’s cooperation between the two countries has proved very productive in strengthening their socio-economic partnership. He was talking during his visit to Dosti FM 98, that was jointly established here by China Radio International (CRI) and Pakistan Broadcasting Cooperation.

He noted that the channel works as a strong bridge to promote understanding and cooperation, particularly in social and cultural fields.

He also spoke about their growing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Currently, rapid progress is going on twenty CPEC’s related projects, with the cost of around Rs. 19 billions, he added. DG Radio Pakistan Shafqat Jalil said on the occasion that they feel proud of their deep-rooted friendly relations. He told that during the recent visit of Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb to China a new agreement was signed under which Pakistani movies would be shown there. He also praised the Dosti FM 98 channel and said it was doing very well to strengthen their bilateral ties, and people-to-people contacts.