ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tuesday conferred Hilal-e-Pakistan Award on outgoing Chinese Ambassador Mr Yao Jing in recognition to his services rendered for improving Pakistan-China relations.
President Dr. Arif Alvi conferred the award to Mr yao Jing here at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The ceremony was attended by Chairman Senate, Mr. Sadiq Sanjrani, Speaker National Assembly, Mr. Asad Qaiser, Federal Ministers and senior officials of the Government of Pakistan.
Later, the Ambassador called on the President and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries.
President Alvi says Afghanistan, Central Asian states to benefit enormously from CPEC
While talking to the Ambassador, the President said that China was a close friend of Pakistan, which has always supported Pakistan on all issues of national interest. Highlighting the economic and strategic significance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the President stated that the Corridor would increase regional connectivity and countries of the region, particularly Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, would enormously benefit from it.
He emphasized the need for further strengthening defence cooperation between the two all-weather friends. He added that Pakistan was looking forward to the visit of President Xi Jinping which would further boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, economy and defence.
The President appreciated the efforts made by the outgoing Ambassador for further promoting and solidifying bilateral relations. He said that many infrastructure and development projects were completed during the tenure of Mr. Yao Jing.
The Ambassador assured that China would continue its efforts to promote peace and connectivity in the region. He specially thanked the President for being the only Head of State to visit China during Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
