| China congratulates Pakistani nation, cricketers on winning T-20 World Cup tourney |
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| Wednesday,June 24,2009 Posted: 13:07 BJT(0507 GMT) |
| From:APP Article type:Reproduced |
BEIJING, June 22 (APP): The Chinese Cricket Association (CCA) Monday congratulated Pakistani nation and cricketers on winning the ICC T-20 World Cup at Lord’s Cricket ground on Sunday evening.The Vice-President of CCA Cui Zhiqiang conveyed his heartiest facilitation to the Pakistani people during a meet here with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan.
“Pakistan is proud of the success achieved by its team. We are very happy that the CCA joins us in this moment of joy and celebration”, Ambassador Khan reciprocated.
The Ambassador pointed out that the legendary cricketer Javed Miandad, who had been appointed as Pakistan’s Cricket Ambassador to China, was working on a series of proposals for coaching, training and holding of tournaments.
It was also agreed that both sides will further intensify their cooperation in the field of cricket.
The Vice-President CCA Cui Zhiqiang said that Pakistan and China together would continue to work to strengthen sports ties between the two countries.
Earlier, on arrival at the CCA headquarters Ambassador Masood Khan was warmly welcomed by Mr. Cui Zhiqiang.
The CCA Secretary General Liu Rongyao who was present on the occasion also expressed immense pleasure over Pakistan’s historic success.
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