On October 26, the launch ceremony for the China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC) was held successfully. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Mao Ning, Director General of Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Mr. Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, attended the event and delivered remarks. Approximately 600 representatives from various sectors—including media, think tanks and academia—from both countries were present.

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong extended congratulations on the official launch of the CPIC. He noted that the corridor will foster a sound public opinion environment for advancing practical bilateral cooperation, while serving as an efficient platform to share stories of deepened exchanges, mutual learning, and shared development between China and Pakistan.

Ms. Mao Ning stated that the ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan is deeply rooted in the hearts of both peoples, and that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has delivered tangible benefits to both countries. She emphasized that the launch of the CPIC is necessary, important and right on time. The CPIC will connects hearts and minds between the two countries, thereby lay the most solid public foundation for the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

Minister Tarar remarked that while the CPEC serves as an engine for Pakistan’s development, CPIC acts as an information bridge for bilateral cooperation. He expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to working with China to further develop and effectively utilize CPIC, showcasing to the world the vivid practice of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future.