Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing has emphasized the need to further expand people to people contacts between Pakistan and China.

Addressing a function in connection with Chinese New Year celebrations in Islamabad today, he said China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a long-term vision for development, prosperity and connectivity.

He expressed confidence that CPEC will explore new dimensions of cooperation and ties.

Yao Jing said we believe that Pak-China friendship is getting stronger over the years.

The Chinese Ambassador said Pakistani students will be granted more scholarships and internships in China.