ISLAMABAD – Chinese Embassy arranged a reception with Pakistani Diplomats in Islamabad on the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Beijing.
Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy Ms. Pang Chunxue, chief guest, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, DG Foreign Service Academy, officials of Foreign Affairs, and Pakistani diplomats along with Chinese diplomats attended the event.
Chinese diplomat Ms. Pang stressed that the China-Pakistan relationship has profound historical roots, solid public support, and vital practical needs. She maintained that 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ proposed by President Xi Jinping and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the flagship project CPEC.
Charge d'Affaires Ms Pang Chunxue, Dr Asad Majeed Khan, Foreign Secretary, Mr Mazhar Javed, DG of Foreign Service Academy spoke highly of our all weather strategic cooperative partnership at reception in celebration of 72nd anniversary of China&Pakistan diplomatic relations. pic.twitter.com/x5S9eLy73g
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Praising China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, Ms Wang said the mega infrastructure network achieved fruitful outcomes covering areas of industry, agriculture, IT, disaster prevention and mitigation, etc., which contributed in Pakistan’s economic and social development, and improved people’s well-being.
The process of Chinese modernization is moving with pace, and Beijing will provide new opportunities for developing countries, including Pakistan, she said, adding that both sides are finding development paths that suit their national conditions and are actively committed to maintaining world peace.
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan also hailed the contribution of generations of the two countries’ diplomats to the achievements of friendship and ties. Majeed pointed that China always provides generous help and support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and independence, financial stability, and infrastructure construction.
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