COTTM Sparks Path to Strengthen Pak-China Tourism Collaboration

News Desk

Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi expressed hope that the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) would contribute towards further enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

While inaugurating the Pakistan Pavilion at COTTM Expo 2023 on Wednesday, Khalil stated that this would serve as an excellent platform for networking between the tourism companies of China and Pakistan and strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi inaugurates Pakistan Pavilion at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) Expo-2023 pic.twitter.com/p2u14nq4z3

— Pakistan Embassy China (@PakinChina_) November 15, 2023

Ambassador Hashmi encouraged Chinese tourists, academics, and entrepreneurs to visit Pakistan and explore the country, adding that Pakistan is bestowed with a rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and unique culinary

The inauguration of the pavilion was part of a series of activities aimed at celebrating 2023 as the “Year of Tourism and Exchange” between Pakistan and China.

The ambassador commended the efforts of the exhibitors and tourism companies in promoting Pakistan’s tourism potential.

The Expo was held at the China National Agriculture Centre in Beijing.