Pakistan China Institute, Xinjiang Govt. launch Chinese Book Section in Islamabad

Date : 15-02-2012

Islamabad, Feb: Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with Xinjiang Government launched Chinese Book Section in Saeed Book Bank in Islamabad on Wednesday to boost information exchange between the two time tested friends, Pakistan and China.

The Chinese Book Section, the first-of-its-kind in capital, holds up to 1000 books on various topics including Chinese crafts, food, culture, literature, medicine and economic reforms. Chinese Book Section is launched to further boost exchange of information between two friendly countries, Pakistan and China.

Chairman Pakistan China Institute Mushahid Hussain Sayed and Mr.Qiaojifu,the Deputy President of People’s Congress Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, were the chief guests of ceremonious inauguration. Managing Director of Saeed Book Bank, Mr. Ahmed Saeed, was also present on this occasion.
 
Mr. Qiaojif the leader of a 22 member Xinjiang delegation is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan China Institute. While expressing his views about the launching of Chinese Book Section Mr.Qiaojifu said that Pakistan is a unique friend to China and China is proud of this friendship. In future China is ready to extend a helping hand to Pakistan in all fields of cooperation. Cultural and trade relations between the two countries will attain more vigor through exchange of such visits.

Sharing his views at the occasion, Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sayed said that books are the best medium to understand culture, history, and values of any civilization and this section will provide a great opportunity to the Pakistani people to learn about various
aspects of China.

Mr. Ahmed Saeed, owner of Saeed Book Bank, informed that the demand for Chinese books has increased manifold in the Pakistani people and they are very interested to gain knowledge about China.

Launching of Chinese book section will help to create awareness and understanding about Chinese culture, society and civilization at a time when Chinese language teaching program at school level in Pakistan is likely to be launched in the upcoming years.