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Xi Jinping replies to letter from Pakistani students studying in Beijing

Pakistani students studying at the University of Science and Technology in Beijing have penned their gratitude to the government of China for the care and help during their stay amid the outbreak of COVID-19. They further expressed their willingness to promote China’s grand Belt and Road Initiative and ensured contribution to strengthen the Pakistan-China friendship.

It is pertinent to note that Chinese president Xi Jinping replied to letter from Pakistani students studying in Beijing. President Xi has encouraged them to contribute to promoting people-to-people connectivity and building a community with a shared future for humanity.

President further underlined that the Chinese government has been treating foreign students like their own to ensure their safety amid the pandemic outbreak. While appreciating Pakistani student’s unflinching support to Chinese people, Xi encouraged them to increase engagement with Chinese youth. He further highlighted that Pakistan is a real friend and China would continue to provide all kind of assistance to Pakistani studying in China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote back to Pakistani students studying in Beijing and encouraged them to promote youth exchanges and understanding.

China welcomes outstanding young people from around the world to study in China, and encourages them to promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and their home countries, Xi said in the letter on Sunday.

Xi said the Chinese government, as well as universities and schools, is always concerned about the safety and health of overseas students and has offered to help meet students’ needs in their daily lives, epidemic prevention and medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chinese government treats foreigners and locals equally, Xi stressed, and the focus is on saving lives.

There are currently 52 Pakistani students studying at the University of Science and Technology in Beijing and 49 of them are pursuing PhD or post-graduate degrees.

Earlier, the students wrote a letter to Xi expressing gratitude for the support and help they’ve received from the university. They said they wish to devote themselves to the construction of the Belt and Road after graduation and contribute to the Pakistan-China friendship.

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