China wants to empower Pakistanis in technical skills: Former Ambassador to China

Islamabad: Pakistan’s former ambassador to China Masood Khalid has said China wanted to empower Pakistanis in technical skills.

Speaking to the Pakistani state-run television channel, he mentioned that the Chinese leadership had always given importance to Pakistan.

Khalid contended that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had given a new dimension to the two countries’ ties.

“It’s a good opportunity for the people of Pakistan to acquire knowledge, skills, and expertise from the Chinese attached with the CPEC projects,” he remarked.

“The Chinese leadership has always given importance to Pakistan due to number of reasons. The forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China would further enhance relations between the two countries,” he added.

To a question about conflicts between China and the United States on different issues, he said China had never desired to have clashed with any country as they were not only focusing on their own progress and prosperity, but also that of the people of regional countries, including Pakistan.