10 September 2021, Nanning:

China-ASEAN Expo began its 18th annual session in Nanning, capital city Guangxi-Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on 10 September. Pakistan is participating in the special category of Partner Country, consecutively for the second time since the 17th session last year. Ambassador Moin ul Haque is representing Pakistan with a large delegation of Pakistani businessmen and senior officials of the Embassy and Guangzhou Consulate General.

 

President Dr. Arif Alvi delivered a pre-recorded video-speech at the inaugural ceremony, together with leaders of China and ASEAN. President Alvi highlighted Pakistan’s close and historic bonds of friendship with China and ASEAN states and conveyed Pakistan’s eagerness to tap the tremendous potential of bilateral and regional trade through such exhibitions. The President remarked that trade and economic links help promote friendly relations between countries and regions. He congratulated China for hosting the mega event and expressed hope that Pakistani exhibitors will take maximum advantage to strengthen their business networking and promote Pakistani products at the CAEXPO.