BEIJING, Sept. 5 (China Economic Net) -- The screening ceremony of a documentary titled “The Pledge of Iron Brothers” produced by Islamabad based English language newspaper The Daily Mail and Pakistan China Media Friendship Association was held in Beijing on 5th September, 2019. Ambassador of Pakistan Naghmana Hashmi was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, President of The Daily Mail Mr. Makhdoom Babar said that the project of the documentary was simply a tribute to those individuals who have been putting all out efforts to bring people from China and Pakistan closer over the last 70 years. He said that the aim of this association is to take upon the media challenges through joint efforts of Pakistani and Chinese media and also to contribute to the cause of Belt and Road Initiative and China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Naghmana Hashmi said that the Iron Brothers; China and Pakistan will bring a positive change in the lives of masses and economies of our two nations by comprehensively benefitting from mega development projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under the umbrella of Belt and Road Initiative. She emphasized that media’s role was very important in achieving new heights of Pakistan China relations in the realm of people to people contacts.

She appreciated the efforts of Mr. Makhdoom Babar and his team for taking this initiative towards enhancing people to people contacts and thanked all those who contributed in the making of this documentary. She also presented Certificates of Commendation to the Chinese media for their efforts in portraying a positive narrative.

A large number of guests belonging to Chinese academia, mainstream Chinese media, companies and Embassy of Pakistan officers were present during the screening.