H.E. Ambassador meets Mr. Li Hongzhong, Secretary of CPC Tianjin Municipal Central Committee

September 18,2021

Ambassador Moin ul Haque had a meeting with Mr. Li Hongzhong, Secretary of CPC Tianjin Municipal Central Committee today. Mr. Liao Guoxun, Mayor of Tianjin Municipality and other high-level senior officials were also present in the meeting. 

Mr. Li said that China and Pakistan are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners. Our iron-clad friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of two brotherly countires. Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries is lifting our strong ties to new heights. Establishment of Sister-Province/City Relationships with the Punjab Province, Karachi and Islamabad will give a big boost to bilateral pragmatic cooperation and exchanges. He also proposed to promote practical cooperation in the fields of port management, higher education, science and technology, technical and vocational training and people-to-people exchanges.

The Ambassador thanked the Secretary for making excellent arrangements and warm hospitality during his visit to Tianjin. He said that Pakistan-China unique friendship has always stood the test of time and grew stronger with the passage of time. He noted that Tianjin Municipality being a key port, transportation and aviation hub, education and cultural centre and with its strong IT industry could be an important partner of Pakistan. He thanked Secretary Li for his practical proposals and suggested to set up a joint mechanism for follow-up work.

Later on, the Ambassador and Mayor of Tianjin signed the Letters of Intent for establishment of Sister-Province/City Relationships with Punjab, Karachi and Islamabad.