The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Thursday launched the special edition of its flagship Pivot Magazine encompassing the ten years journey of achievements of the two friendly countries under the first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and brushing aside hostile propaganda against the path-breaking initiative.
The ISSI convened leading experts, diplomats, academia and media on the launching ceremony of the special edition of the Pivot Magazine titled “10 Years of CPEC; Unlocking Pakistan’s Potential and Future Prospects”.
In his opening remarks, Director General, ISSI Ambassador (R) Sohail Mahmood said this edition holds particular significance as it sheds light on the journey of the past decade travelled by Pakistan and China.
He on behalf of the Institute extended his gratitude to the senior Chinese Embassy colleagues for their cooperation in compiling the publication. Ambassador Mahmood noted that since it was the tenth year of celebration of CPEC, the visionary project of President Xi, over the past seven decades, the Pak-China ties have emerged from strength to strength and are that’s why termed as all-weather strategic friendship.
