CPEC will usher in prosperity for entire region, says minister
islamabad — The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will ensure prosperity and development in the region, Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has said.
Speaking on the inaugural ceremony of CPEC Cultural Caravan Festival in Islamabad on Sunday, she said that Pak-China friendship is based on mutual respect and love and is a wonderful part of our history, reports Pakistan radio
She appreciated PNCA management’s efforts to conduct the festival and artists for their commendable performance.
She said former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has taken initiative to launch this mega project for bright future of coming generations of the country.
Marriyum said Cultural agreement signed between the two countries is a unique agreement and will ensure exchange of experiences in several sectors. She said Pakistan will take part in Shanghai Film Festival. Marriyum said that CPEC is a way of cultural harmony between the two countries.
The minister said the cultural agreement signed between Pakistan and China will ensure enhanced coordination between Press and Publication.
Research, technology exchange, capacity building, research scholarships and exchange of higher education are also part of the agreement, she said. The minister said for the first time in the history Pakistan films will be exhibited in Chinese Cinemas.
Marriyum said strengthening of cultural infrastructure, film Industry and broadcasting is main objectives of the Film and Cultural policy.
She said financial allocation and incentives are also included in the policy, adding that the artists of both countries are ambassadors of Pakistan for its image building. Earlier, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing, said that CPEC is a way to establish people to people contacts between the two countries.
He said his government is keen to start CPEC scholarship, CPEC training and several programmes with Pakistan. He said both government of Pakistan and China are taking bold measures for the success of the mega project. — APP