China to collaborate for up-gradation of Pakistani textile sector, says envoy

FAISALABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said the up-gradation of textile sector with Chinese collaboration would help Pakistan maintain its inherent edge in this specific field through technology transfer, Radio Pakistan reported.

He was talking to the faculty and students of National Textile University in Faisalabad.

The envoy assured that China would help meet the technological needs of Pakistan and take appropriate steps for manufacturing of hi-tech textile machinery within the country.

The strength of Pak-China relations has been exemplary that the two all-weather allies have joined hands in an array of multiple sectors for mutual benefits.

Yesterday, a working group on Pakistan-China cooperation held its maiden session to discuss the progress of the multi-billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor project.

During a meeting that was held in Beijing, the participants also expressed satisfaction on the pace of construction of CPEC projects across the country.

Both the sides also exchanged views on different projects currently being executed under the economic corridor.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Lu Kang on Monday had said CPEC was a symbol of cooperation between two brotherly countries in the new era and also an important pilot programme of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).