BEIJING - The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing held a reception today to honor the 84th National Day of Pakistan. Several high-ranking Chinese officials, Pakistan community members, resident ambassadors, diplomats, representatives of Chinese state-owned and private enterprises, intellectuals, and prominent media figures attended.
The chief guest at the reception was Sun Weidong, the People's Republic of China's vice foreign minister.
Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan's ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, gave a heartfelt homage to the country's founding fathers, praising Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in particular for his vision and for pursuing the democratic struggle that led to the establishment of Pakistan.
The Ambassador emphasized Pakistan's tenacity and capacity to overcome obstacles head-on, highlighting the tremendous progress the nation has accomplished over the years in a variety of disciplines.
He also reminisced about Pakistan's groundbreaking diplomatic efforts to advance peace, unity, and development on the global scene.
The ambassador praised the Pakistani community's role in advancing China-Pakistan relations and urged more trade and people-to-people interactions between the two nations.
Regarding relations between Pakistan and China, the ambassador mentioned the unwavering alliance that has been fostered over many decades. Along with land, mountains, and rivers, a heart corridor built on feelings of trust connected the two nations.
China's vice foreign minister, Sun Weidong, praised Pakistan's people and administration for their tireless efforts to protect national sovereignty, advance prosperity, and preserve dignity.
In order to confront common risks and difficulties, protect the rights and interests of developing nations, and advance global fairness and justice, he emphasized the importance of China-Pakistan cooperation.
Along with wishing the new Pakistani government well, the Vice Foreign Minister emphasized China's commitment to cooperating with Pakistan to hasten the establishment of an even closer China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era.
During the event, a group of children from Pakistan and China performed, signifying the long-lasting friendship between the two nations.
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