Minister vows fostering cultural collaboration with China

Islamabad : Caretaker Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage, Syed Jamal Shah, on Saturday welcomed a distinguished delegation from China’s TV/Film Industry and vowed to foster bilateral cultural collaboration.

The delegation led by Zhang Yang, Director CFIC and Chairman of Chang Jiang, included key figures Hu Qiang, Chairman of Film Producer - Yihai Culture Communications, Co, Ltd, and Liang Ting, Chairman of Li Ting International, said a press release.

Other members of the delegation included Superviser Yuan Li, Executive Director Tang Chao Song, Deputy General Manager

Liu Liqiang, and Group Coordinator Zhang Linhui. The purpose of the meeting was to explore avenues of cultural exchanges, focusing on pan-cultural exports, visiting performances, cultural products, circulation of new artworks, art exhibitions, cultural exhibitions, galleries, music, festivals, and more.

Both parties stressed the pivotal role of enhancing cultural connections between Pakistan and China.

During the discussions, Minister Jamal Shah highlighted the robust bond between the two nations and unveiled plans for the second China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cultural caravan.

This initiative aimed to bolster economic ties and strengthen cultural bonds not only between Pakistan and China but also with the Central Asian States.

Minister Jamal Shah underscored the importance of cultural bridges alongside economic endeavours under CPEC. He specifically mentioned the groundbreaking film ‘Batie Girl,’ a significant co-production between Pakistani and Chinese filmmakers, symbolising the enduring friendship between the peoples of China and Pakistan.

In a separate meeting, Minister Jamal Shah expressed his pleasure at the collaboration between the two nations in the creation of ‘Batie Girl,’ a film released in Pakistan in 2023. The movie, a milestone in cultural cooperation, signifies the vibrant cultural exchange between the countries.