By Saira Iqbal 

 

BEIJING, Oct 25, (Gwadar Pro) - Representatives from the EU-Asia Center, the Pakistan-China Institute, and Xingzhi Group convened a meeting at the Spring Meeting Center in Olympic Forest Park, Beijing, China on October 20th. Issues related to the development of cultural heritage were discussed.

 

The participants deliberated on the establishment of an international exchange platform under the Xuanzang Road brand. Xuanzang Road, initiated by Xingzhi Group in 2005, consists of a series of cultural activities that retrace Xuanzang's Silk Road journey for Buddhist scriptures 1,300 years ago, which passed through various regions of present-day Pakistan.

 

"As an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative, the future development of the international exchange platform is poised to facilitate greater collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual understanding among nations, fostering a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity and promoting economic growth," said Mustafa Hyder Sayed, executive director of Pakistan China Institute. He further mentioned that the Belt and Road Initiative has not only created numerous employment opportunities for Pakistan but also brought about significant economic benefits. Pakistan eagerly looks forward to expanding cooperation with China.

 

This article originally appeared on Gwadar Pro.