LAHORE In accordance with the rapidly changing situation of the world, Pakistan will have to strengthen its relations with its neighbouring countries, especially China as it is in its wider interest. These views were expressed by Provincial Minister for Food and Mines Ch Abdul Ghafoor while presiding over a high level meeting held to review the arrangements to celebrate 2011 as Pak-China Friendship Year. He said different programmes were being organised throughout the year on Pak-China friendship for further strengthening the ties between both the countries. He added that a special programme would be held on June 18 at Alhamra-I.