ISLAMABAD(Majid Khan) Mr Zhang Heqing Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s visited to Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL).
On this occasion,The Chairman PAL,Dr. Yousuf Khushk, gave a detailed briefing on the current and forthcoming projects of the academy to Mr Zhang Heking Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and especially talked about the recent successful event of the international conference on children’s literature.
During the meeting,Mr Zhang Heking, Cultural Counsellor,praised the efforts of Chairman PAL ,Dr.Yousuf Khushk,to promote the Literature.“Literature is a great bridge of friendship, mutual understanding and mutual learning and the great achievements of PAL since last 3 years are vivid proof of this point that under the dynamic leadership of Dr Yousuf Khushk , PAL has expanded the horizons of literature,” he added.
Dr. Yousuf Khushk further also shed light on the significant progress of Pak-China Mutual Translation project which was well appreciated by Chinese representatives. During the meeting, the already started literary academic works done by of Pakistan and the Chinese sides in an excellent manner were also taken into consideration.
Cultural Councilor Mr Zhang Heqing congratulated Dr. Yousuf Khushk for the success of International Conference on Children’s Literature, publication of more than 100 books, establishment of Hall of Fame and such other literary achievements. He said that with the strong support of Chairman as the head of PAL as well as the support PAL’s colleagues, and our joint efforts, and our Mutual Translation and Publication of Classic Works Project would be carried out smoothly and successfully without doubt.
Mr Zhang Heqing also appreciated Chairman PAL’s efforts done for the promotion of literary dialogue nationally and internationally after going through the PAL’s major projects and activities done since last 3 years.
The Mutual Translation and Publication of Classic/contemporary Works between China and Pakistan was also discussed.
The gifts of books and souvenir were presented from both the sides.
The representative also visited the Academy and got pleased to visit the PAL’ s Hall of Fame.
