Pakistan-China Media Cooperation Vital for Shared Prosperity in Asia-Pacific: Minister
Pakistan, China Media Cooperation Vital To Advancing Shared Prosperity In Asia-Pacific: Minister
Published September 05, 2026 | 11:20 AM
SHENZHEN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Sep, 2026) Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environment Coordination, emphasized the crucial role of media cooperation in reinforcing Pakistan-China relations and paving the way for shared prosperity across the Asia-Pacific region.
Addressing the Asia-Pacific Media Forum's opening ceremony in Shenzhen, China, Dr. Shezra stated that enduring partnerships are built on more than just infrastructure; they also rest upon "shared stories, trust, and mutual understanding."
The forum is organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, Xinhua News Agency, and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province.
Dr. Shezra expressed gratitude to Xinhua News Agency and the Asia-Pacific Media Forum Secretariat for gathering ministers, policymakers, media leaders, journalists, experts, business representatives, and think tanks from across the region.
She noted that such platforms are vital for:
- Exchange of views
- Strengthening institutional and professional links
- Fostering mutual understanding
- Exploring new avenues for regional cooperation
Dr. Shezra conveyed Pakistan's warm greetings to China, Xinhua leadership, and the forum organizers, specifically appreciating Xinhua Editor-in-Chief Lyv Yansong for his welcome and the agency’s support.
She also highlighted Xinhua's growing role in bridging understanding between Pakistan and China, citing its Urdu Service as a significant bridge connecting the two peoples through Chinese developments, perspectives, and stories accessible to Pakistani audiences in their native language.
The forum aligns with significant milestones:
- 2026 marks both "China Year" within APEC and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
- Dr. Shezra described the bilateral relationship as "rock solid," characterizing it as a "Strategic Cooperative Partnership" that has endured periods of difficulty and change.
- Both countries are now collaborating on an even closer "Pakistan-China Community with a Shared Future."
Cooperation between Pakistan and China has expanded beyond traditional domains, encompassing:
- Economy
- Connectivity
- Agriculture
- Minerals
- Science & Technology
- Climate & Green Development
- Education
- Media
Dr. Shezra described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the flagship of bilateral cooperation, noting that the partnership is entering a new phase focused on industrial cooperation and connectivity.