Mr. Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director CRSS, launched his book titled “What Lies Behind the Iron Brotherhood?” on September 29, 2021. The book explores the 70+ years of friendship between China and Pakistan, and illustrates his hands-on insight on the relationship between the two countries, eliminating the rampant misconceptions about the nature of Pak-China relationship. Notable dignitaries including the current Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Nong Rong, Senator Mushahid Hussain, and the former Ambassador of Pakistan to China Ms. Naghmana Hashmi graced the event with their presence.
China is fortunate to have Pakistan as a strategic partner and puts Pakistan on priority for cooperation in all sectors. The Chinese government is overjoyed to see Pakistan’s accomplishments in nation-building and looks forward to work hand in hand with Pakistan, remarked His Excellency Nong Rong while addressing the event virtually. While commending the author, he stated that the book comprehensively views the age long Pakistan-China relationship from a broader perspective and serves as a guide to understand the nature of this bilateral relationship.
Senator Mushahid Hussain, in his keynote address during the event lauded China’s overall progress as a nation. Highlighting the core ingredients of Chinese success; excellent leadership, the ability to do course correction, learn from other’s mistakes, and a peaceful foreign policy, he suggested Pakistan to learn from the iron brother and adopt a similar development model.
While congratulating Mr. Gul on writing a book which serves as a milestone in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries, he said that Pakistan and China share an important strategic and substantive relationship which is not interest driven, it is an all-weather friendship.
Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China, admired Mr. Gul’s effort in penning down this bond to which words cannot fully do justice. She stated that it is a very unique book which doesn’t only provide and chronology of events but also gives the author’s view of the on ground developments. This book is a narration of Mr. Gul’s personal way of looking at Chinese philosophy and the significance of our friendship with China. In her keynote speech she added that such books help clear the global misconceptions about China.
Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, CRSS and the author of the book took the stage to commend the Chinese policy of peaceful development and the economic significance it holds. He added that to reach the level of success China has attained, Pakistan should learn values like accountability, integrity, people centric focus and consistent policies. While addressing the esteemed guests, he said that China’s belief in cooperation has gained it immense economic development.
In his closing remarks, Senator Mushahid Hussain said that both countries should continue to cooperate on the economic front as geo-economics is the only way forward for Pakistan, the region and the world at large.
