Talking on the occasion Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that Pakistan-China friendship was nurtured by the successive generations of leaders and people of the two countries and has withstood the test of time.

He further said that in recent years a special focus has been placed on enhancing bilateral trade and economic ties. Multifaceted cooperation with China was revitalized with the launch of CPEC which is the friendship project of the Belt and Road Initiative.

"CPEC has contributed immensely to Pakistan's national development by upgrading transport and communication networks, eliminating energy crisis and developing the Gwadar port", he mentioned.

Moin remarks CPEC has now focused on deepening our cooperation on industrialization, social-economic development, agricultural revitalization, and poverty alleviation.

Professor Dr. Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi from Pakistan Study Centre Punjab University said that the relationships have been established on the basis of mutual trust, cooperation and harmony and Pakistan should learn from Chinese experience especially since China has established its worldwide recognition in poverty alleviation by bringing millions of its population out of the vicious cycle of poverty.

"We believe that through increased technology sharing and joint ventures we can benefit from the true spirit of mutual friendship. Focusing more on cultural and educational relationships especially the art and literature is need of the hour," he added.