Pakistan and Xinjiang to collaborate on prosperity, development

December 17, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan is committed to working closely with China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to achieve mutual prosperity and development, said Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi.

Ambassador Hashmi said that Xinjiang also plays a critical role in Pakistan-China relations, serving as a vital gateway for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as per the press release issued yesterday.

The Ambassador said that Xinjiang with its five gateways connecting eight nations serves as the hub of Silk Road culture. 

The fruits of development are now evident, and this region is now writing a new chapter of connectivity, inclusivity and win-win development, he further added.

He commended the remarkable progress made by Xinjiang in areas like employment generation, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development.

The region's rapid transformation in a matter of a few years is a testament to the visionary leadership of China, he said.

The recent milestone of converting the Khunjerab Pass into an all-weather route has opened new opportunities for trade, tourism, and connectivity between our nations, he added.

Pakistan looks forward to strengthening collaboration with Xinjiang in key areas, including skill development, agriculture, renewable energy, and logistics. 

The Ambassador said that Xinjiang's advancements in agricultural technology can be combined with Pakistan's agricultural potential to ensure food security and create rural employment. 

There is immense potential for joint ventures in textile, and light industries, and the establishment of trade hubs to facilitate cross-border commerce, he added. 

On shared cultural and historical ties between Pakistan and Xinjiang, he said that these relations provide a strong foundation for people-to-people exchanges and deeper cooperation. 

He also extended his sincere gratitude to the leadership of Xinjiang for their warm hospitality and for making a very well-laid-out program. 

The counter-terrorism exhibition and the visits to enterprises have added a fresh perspective to our understanding of Xinjiang, he added. 

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