Ambassador Khalil Hashmi traveled to Kashgar, also known as Kashi, to participate in the 15th Xinjiang Kashi–Central and South Asia Commodity Fair, underscoring the strong ties between Pakistan and China. His visit highlighted the city’s historical significance and its pivotal role in regional trade and cooperation.
Kashgar, renowned for its rich heritage, evokes the enduring spirit of the ancient Silk Road, a tradition that once enabled the unhindered movement of people, goods, and ideas across Asia. As a vital hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the launching point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Kashgar continues to serve as a focal point for collaboration between neighboring countries.
Ambassador Hashmi praised the people of Kashgar for upholding the legacy of openness and exchange, emphasizing the city’s ongoing contribution to strengthening economic ties and fostering new avenues of partnership in Central and South Asia. His visit to the Commodity Fair is seen as a step forward in exploring mutually beneficial opportunities and enhancing regional connectivity.
