China will always remain close friend of Pakistan: Envoy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has congratulated the nation on Independence Day and said stated China will always remain a strong partner and close friend of Pakistan.

“I use this opportunity to present my best wishes to the whole Pakistan nation on your Independence Day. My best wishes to our brotherly nation of Pakistan. May Pakistan enjoy peace and prosperity”

Ambassador Yao Jing: “I use this opportunity to present my best wishes to the whole Pakistan nation on your Independence Day. My best wishes to our brotherly nation of Pakistan. May Pakistan enjoy peace and prosperity” #PakistanIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/gaH1CBfowt

— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) August 14, 2020

On Thursday, the ambassador said Pakistan as a nation has the resilience and strength to overcome all the difficulties and problems. He expressed the confidence that Pakistan will finally emerge as a stronger nation after overcoming all the challenges including the Covid-19.

Addressing a ceremony, the Chinese envoy said the efforts of Pakistani government and agencies have led to the improvement of COVID-19 situation in the country. This, he said, is not a very easy achievement but achieved by the collective efforts of the government and relevant agencies.

The Chinese envoy also appreciated Pakistan’s support and solidarity with China when it was faced with the breakout of the coronavirus.

In his remarks on the occasion, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Muhammad Afzal said China has stood by Pakistan to cope with the challenges of COVID-19 and locusts.

He said a plane loaded with more medical supplies including ventilators, testing kits and surgical masks havve arrived in Islamabad from China, while more medical supplies will arrive at the end of this month.