By Zafar Hussain

 

BEIJING, Mar 19 (China Economic Net) - The Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi visited Peking University on Tuesday to develop future cooperation and partnership in academics, culture and promoting the Urdu language in China.

 

In his meeting with the President of Peking University Gong Qihuang, the Ambassador paid tribute to Peking University for its role as an outstanding seat of learning and its rich contribution to the deepening of Pakistan-China relations. He appreciated the university hosting the Pakistan Studies Center and offering Urdu language courses.  

 

The ambassador thanked the President for his continued support of Pakistani students and the Center for Pakistan Studies at the university. He underscored the need for initiating student and faculty exchanges and the revival of the Pakistan Chair at Peking.

 

Welcoming the Ambassador, the President of Peking University appreciated the close bond of friendship between the two countries. He added that Peking University through its Urdu Language Program and Center for Pakistan Studies had an old relationship with Pakistan. He invited the Ambassador to participate in the Beijing Forum 2024 which was scheduled to be held in November this year. He also agreed to the Ambassador’s proposal on exchange programs noting that such initiatives would strengthen the brotherly ties between China and Pakistan.

 

Later, the Ambassador visited the School of Foreign Languages and the Center for Pakistan Studies. During the visit, he appreciated the role played by the school in promoting the Urdu language in China.

 

He also discussed the avenues for further enhancing the footprint of Pakistan study Centers in China. The ambassador also interacted with the students and faculty members of the Urdu language at the school.