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Pak-China to celebrate 2015 as Year of Friendly Exchanges: ambassador
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ISLAMABAD - China and Pakistan will arrange series of activities this year to promote cultural exchanges and understanding between the two countries, said Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong.
The two countries are celebrating the 2015 Pakistan-China Year of Friendly Exchanges. According to the China Radio International (CRI), the year will witness a series of activities, laying special focus on strengthening people-to people contacts. In an interview to CRI, the ambassador said that China and Pakistan have long been dedicated to promoting all-round bilateral relations in political exchange, trade and investment, security, among other fields. The two countries are exploring ways and means to elevate the all-weather strategic partnership, bringing it to a new height. In this connection, they are all out efforts to realise the Chinese Dream and the Pakistani “Asian Tiger Dream” by forging a “community of destiny”.
A grand reception was held in Beijing last week, marking its official commencement at first one of a series of activities which the two friendly countries plan to celebrate jointly throughout the year. The event was graced by China Vice President Li Yaunchao from Chinese side, whereas National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq led the delegation of the parliamentarians from Pakistan, who especially attended inauguration of celebrations of the Friendly Exchanges Year.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk