KARACHI: Karachi Editors’ Club in collaboration with AdPulse hosted a grand reception at a 5-star hotel to welcome H.E. Yang Yundong, the newly appointed Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Karachi. The event was attended by the Consul General of Russia, Consul General of Korea, Consul General of Indonesia, Diplomats of Iran and the US, builders, businessmen including dignitaries from different walks of life, and others.

Addressing the ceremony, the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Karachi, H.E. Yang Yundong, said that diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China were established in 1951 and since then two nations have consistently displayed a mutual understanding, trust, respect, and support for each other. Leaders of both countries have come to a consensus for the development of bilateral relations. China supports Pakistan’s sovereignty and national integrity. Massive vaccine supplies from China to Pakistan took place during Covid 19. China and Pakistan are great neighboring friends. China is striving for high-quality development and providing opportunities to develop high-quality Gawadar Port in Pakistan. CPEC will improve Pakistan’s power supply.

Administrator Karachi, Dr. Saif ur Rehman said that the strategic location of Karachi is ideal for logistics and supply chain. China has consistently supported Pakistan in regional matters. The enduring relationship between the two nations is marked by strong ties and a shared commitment to enhancing the alliance across all domains. Appreciating the event, he said that such forums help foster intellectual thoughts and the exchange of new ideas through meaningful conversation from the diverse groups of humankind.

Wishing Pak-China relations grow stronger and more stable in the future, the Chairman of HMR Group, Haji Muhammad Rafique Pardesi, said that the new Consul General marks a significant milestone in further strengthening the bond between China and Pakistan. Hard and dedicated work is the key to the country’s growth and development.

CEO of Diners Group, Sohail Moten, said that it seems that relations between Pakistan and China are spreading over centuries. Gawadar is a big project and many more projects are about to be launched. He quoted a hadeeth “Seek knowledge even if you have to go as far as China”. President of Karachi Editors Club (KEC), Mubashir Mir, said that China always supported Pakistan in strategic issues at all forums, national and international. CPEC is the best example of a Pak-China brotherhood.

Secretary General of Karachi Editors Club (KEC), Manzar Naqvi, said that the relationship between Pakistan and China is deeply rooted in a longstanding history of friendship and cooperation. KEC wholeheartedly believes that this enduring friendship and cordial relations between Pakistan and China will continue to flourish in the future.

Presenting a vote of thanks, CEO of AdPulse IMC, Khurran Jaffrani, said that despite facing regional and global challenges, the Pak-China friendship has remained strong and vibrant, evolving into an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. H.E. Yang Yundong is an exceptional and dedicated diplomat, and his great leadership skills promise to contribute significantly to the advancement of China-Pakistan relations, reaching new heights of glory.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 09 2023

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