Islamabad, 11 November 2022 (TDI): Ambassador Lin Songtain, the President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), China, met Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi at his residence.

Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi is the Deputy Chairman of the Pakistani Senate. During the meeting, Ambassador Lin Songtain stated that China & Pakistan should work together to explore more opportunities in the social, cultural, & economic spheres for mutual benefit.

Chinese Charge d’Affaires, Pang Chunxue, Syed Zafar Ali Shah, and Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, the Secretary-General of the Pakistan China Friendship Association (PCFA), were also present during the meeting.

Deputy Chairman Senate of Pakistan Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi presenting Souvenir to Ambassador Lin Songtain President Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) during his call on him (L-R) Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani Secretary-General PCFA Haji Muhammad Afridi, Ambassador Lin Songtain Chinese Officiating Ambassador Pang CHUNXUE
Deputy Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi presented Souvenir to Ambassador Lin Songtain President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) during his call on him. (L-R) Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, Secretary-General PCFA Haji Muhammad Afridi, Ambassador Lin Songtain, Chinese Officiating Ambassador Pang Chunxue

Lin Songtain praised PCFA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s efforts over the course of the previous more than three decades.

In this vein, he suggested exploring new possibilities and learning from one another’s experiences to advance social prosperity & economic development.

He also discussed his experiences while serving as China’s Ambassador to the African continent. He said that sincere efforts combined with a clear vision can raise the bar for positive social behavior.

While the Deputy Chairman Senate on his part welcomed the visiting CPAFFC delegation. He also expressed gratitude for China’s assistance during the floods.

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Along these lines, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi enunciated that the two partner countries ought to take advantage of historical and exemplary relationships to further solidify ties for future generations.

Likewise, he mentioned that both China and Pakistan should further strengthen people-to-people as well as sister-city relationships to get benefit from each other experiences. Traditional souvenirs were also exchanged and appreciated by both sides.