Tibet holds forum on trans-Himalaya cooperation

"People-to-people exchanges and contacts are a key component of the Belt and Road and provide the sustainable foundation for international connectivity," said Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi

"The goodwill between the peoples of Pakistan and China is the firm bedrock of the unshakable Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership for Shared Future in the New Era," she said.

"To enhance this vital aspect of our cooperation, Pakistan and China are celebrating 2019 as the year of Sister-City Exchanges."