BEIJING: Senator Mushahid Hussain was awarded Silk Road Award during Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing.

Recognition was for his contributions to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Award ceremony took place on sidelines of 3rd Belt and Road Forum and was presented by Information and Communication of Communist Party of China Chief of Media Li Shulei, who is also member of party’s top policymaking political bureau.

In his acceptance speech, Senator Mushahid said he was honoured to receive first-ever ‘Silk Road News Award.’ He extended achievement to people of Pakistan. Two other recipients of this prestigious award were from Uganda and Russia. They were chosen from among 4,485 participants representing 80 countries.

Senator acknowledged China’s enduring support and consistent investment in projects like CPEC. Furthermore, he highlighted importance of BRI, stating that it represents new platform for international economic cooperation and is most significant development and diplomatic initiative of 21st century.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 20 2023

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