LAHORE: (Monday, April 01, 2024): Punjab University Confucius Institute has organized MINISO scholarship award, CIPU certificates distribution ceremony to the students who successfully passed HSK Chinese language levels and orientation of new students. On this occasion, PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Host Director of PU Confucius Institute Prof Dr Shafique-Ur-Rehman, Vice President of MINISO Company in Pakistan Mr Li Dong, Vice President of Lahore Overseas Chinese Association Miss He-yubing and students were present. In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood expressed his pleasure at the strong friendship between Pakistan and China. He emphasized that language promotion is crucial for strengthening bilateral relations and also said that we should make equal efforts to promote Urdu and Chinese languages. Prof Dr Shafiq ur Rehman extended his warmest congratulations to the students and encouraged them to continue studying Chinese Language. He shed light on the relations between China and Pakistan and desired to continue his efforts in strengthening these ties. Chinese Director of Confucius Institute Prof Cai Jinbao also spoke about good relations between two countries and encouraged students to learn Chinese language. As many as 30 students got the MINISO scholarship award.