Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD– Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted the Honorary Chairmanship of the Pakistan-China Research Center for Party and State Governance, pledging to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, institutional exchanges and policy research between Pakistan and China.
Addressing the Center's inauguration ceremony as Chief Guest, Gilani welcomed the initiative of the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural Council (PCECC), describing it as an important platform for research, policy dialogue and institutional cooperation.
He welcomed Leo Hye-shing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and his delegation, highlighting China's experience in governance, economic development and long-term planning.
Referring to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Gilani said Pakistan-China friendship was based on mutual trust and had remained above political affiliations.
He highlighted CPEC 2.0 as an opportunity to expand cooperation in agriculture, industry, information technology, innovation and regional connectivity, with a focus on investment, employment and economic development.
Gilani expressed confidence that the Research Center would strengthen institutional links, promote academic exchanges and further deepen the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.
