Pakistan, China agree to boost cultural connections

Islamabad: A China Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) delegation, headed by Liu Jianming, discussed bolstering cultural ties with Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah at Heritage Division.

In the meeting, both stressed the importance of enhancing cultural connections between the two countries. The minister highly praised China’s visionary leadership of President Xi Jingping.

Jamal Shah highlighted the strong bond between Pakistan and China and encouraged Chinese investment in Pakistani historical heritage sites like Takht-e-Bahi.

He said the friendship between Pakistan and China is higher than mountains, deeper than the ocean, sweeter than honey and stronger than steel. Today, we will witness the manifestation of this friendship through art and cultural heritage.

The minister apprised that his ministry plans to organize a second China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cultural caravan aimed at promoting economic ties and strengthening cultural bonds between Pakistan, China and the Central Asian States. The cultural caravan will be composed of diverse groups of Pakistani, Chinese and Central Asian artists, musicians, photographers, anthropologists, writers and filmmakers.

Liu Jianming, the Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Political Commissioner of XPCC, on the occasion highlighted an extensive history of cultural exchanges.