Pakistan and China launch Information Corridor in Islamabad under CPEC
The China-Pakistan Information Corridor was launched in Islamabad on Monday at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre. It forms part of events marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- The China-Pakistan Information Corridor was launched in Islamabad on Monday.
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong jointly unveiled it.
- It aims to deepen cooperation in media, strategic communication and public diplomacy.
Pakistan and China formally launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC) in Islamabad on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre, and 24 News reported that the launch came under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0.
According to Associated Press of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, along with other dignitaries, jointly unveiled the launch. They later met at the event and visited stalls set up at the venue.
The launch is part of ongoing celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Ahead of the event, 24 News and Express News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning had been due to arrive in Pakistan with a high-level delegation.
The delegation includes officials from China's information and foreign ministries. Diplomatic sources said Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, embassy staff and Pakistani officials would receive the group at the airport. Mao was to attend the ceremony as chief guest.
According to the reports, the corridor aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in media, strategic communication, information sharing, public diplomacy and cultural exchanges.
During the visit, Mao was also scheduled to visit Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She was expected to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan. Express News, citing diplomatic sources, said the spokespersons of the two foreign ministries would also hold mutual consultations.
Express News also reported, citing diplomatic sources, that the visit of another Chinese delegation to Pakistan is being finalised for the near future. No date was given.
Why it matters
The corridor is a CPEC-linked initiative that sets up closer Pakistan-China cooperation in media, information sharing and public diplomacy.
