ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Ambassador of China Yao Jing has said China has reduced poverty by spurring industrial activity adding Sino-Pak relations are growing with the each passing day.

He expressed these views on the occasion of 70th Founding of the People’s Republic of China. President of Pakistan Dr. Alvi was the chief guest.

The ambassador further said Pakistan was the first Muslim country that established diplomatic relations with China.

He said China over the years had pulled over 700 million people out of poverty. Despite the fact that China is the second largest economy in the world even then China has a lot of challenges as well.

China is a responsible member of the international community. We believe in state to state relations based on mutual respect and shared future.

For 7o years Pakistan has been the best friend of China. We stand together to safeguard each others sovereignty and integrity. We stand together ameliorate fate of those people who are still living in poverty.

He said both countries also stand together to promote regional peace and stability adding “we are glad that Prime Minister Imran Khan is leading the country towards peace and prosperity”.

He said the CPEC is moving into the second stage. In this phase more resources shall be given to social and industrial development with a view to improving and strengthening regional development and connectivity.

He further said we are working for a better world along with other nations as community of share future. Belt and Road initiative is China’s proposal but it also an opportunity for all countries to get common prosperity. =DNA