Once in space, the selected pilot will carry the title of “payload specialist”, which is astronaut-speak for someone whose job in orbit will be to run Pakistan’s science experiments rather than fly the spacecraft.
The mechanism provides a framework for addressing border issues, including inspections, joint surveys, boundary markers, cross-border facilities and incidents.
In joint statement, both countries call the relationship an “important wealth and a strategic asset”; invite third parties to participate in the development of CPEC.
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“The two sides will review bilateral relations, and cooperation in political, economic and strategic domains,” FO spokesperson says during weekly press briefing.
Beijing recently hosted back-to-back state visits by American and Russian presidents; Pakistan’s arrival serves as the grand finale of this major season of global statecraft.
