Chinese and Pakistani UN envoys commemorate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between their countries.

China's UN Ambassador Zhang Jun and his Pakistani counterpart, Munir Akram, Tuesday exchanged greetings on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Pakistan diplomatic ties, with both diplomats looking ahead to further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

"Since China and Pakistan established diplomatic ties 70 years ago, we have stood together rain or shine," Ambassador Zhang said in a tweet.

"Looking ahead", he added, "let's advance cooperation in all areas, cement our iron-clad friendship, and build an even closer community with a shared future in the new era."

Earlier, the Pakistani envoy said that Beijing-Islamabad relationship was a force for peace and stability in the region and beyond.

"This relationship has withstood the vicissitudes of time and enjoys the full support of our peoples at all levels," the Pakistani envoy to the UN said in his message...