Beijing, 29 June 2022 (TDI): On behalf of the President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, the Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Moin ul Haque, conferred Pakistan’s civil award ‘Hilal-e-Pakistan’ upon Li Xiaopeng, the Minister of Transport of China.
Mr. Li Xiaopeng, Minister of Transport of China Conferred upon with Hilal-e-Pakistan at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing pic.twitter.com/CUwoH4wbmy
— Pakistan Embassy China (@PakinChina_) June 28, 2022
The award was presented in a special inauguration ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing.
The senior officials of the Chinese Ministry of Transport, representatives of media organizations, and officers of the Pakistan Embassy attended the event.
Li Xiaopeng is a member of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He is the son of Li Peng, the former Premier of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
In addition, Li Xiaopeng is an ardent advocate of China-Pakistan friendship and led the implementation of several transport infrastructure projects in Pakistan under the framework of CPEC.
Remarks of the Ambassador
Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid a rich tribute to Minister Li Xiaopeng for his endeavors to strengthen the Pakistan-China friendship. He also highlighted Xiaopeng’s role in the completion of important road connectivity projects in Pakistan.
Furthermore, the Ambassador highlighted that CPEC was a central pillar of Pakistan’s socio-economic development vision and that the two countries would ensure its smooth and steady implementation as envisaged by their leadership.
Appreciating the role of former Premier Li Peng in the consolidation of the bilateral relationship, Ambassador emphasized that the ironclad friendship between Pakistan-China was the realization of the untiring efforts of successive generations of the leaders of the two countries and drew its strength from the unanimous public and institutional support in both Pakistan and China.
Remarks of Minister Xiaopeng
In his remarks, Li Xiaopeng expressed his gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for the conferment of a civil award. He underlined that as an All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and Iron Brother, China would continue to support key transport projects under CPEC in Pakistan contributing to the overall progress and development of the country.
He also underscored the support of his ministry to meet Pakistan’s essential needs for the up-gradation of its transport infrastructure network.
