Chinese Embassy celebrates 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Pakistani Diplomats.

ISLAMABAD -- On the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese Embassy held a reception titled "China-Pakistan Unbreakable Friendship and the Bright Future" with Pakistani Diplomats in Islamabad.

Ms. Pang Chunxue, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, the chief guest, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Mazhar Javed, Director General of Foreign Service Academy, spoke at the reception, which was attended by former Pakistani Ambassadors to China, officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and young Pakistani diplomats along with Chinese diplomats.

Ms. Pang welcomed friends to the Chinese Embassy and emphasized that the China-Pakistan relationship has profound historical roots, solid public support, and vital practical needs.

Ms. Pang stated that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the 'Belt and Road Initiative' proposed by President Xi Jinping and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

She said that with the joint efforts of both sides, CPEC has achieved fruitful outcomes covering areas of industry, agriculture, IT, disaster prevention and mitigation, etc., which made significant contributions to promoting Pakistan's economic and social development, upgrading Pakistan's infrastructure, improving Pakistani people's well-being, enhancing people to people contact and deepening regional connectivity. CPEC has become the well-known hallmark of China-Pakistan cooperation.

She added that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is steadfastly advancing the process of Chinese modernization. China will provide new opportunities for developing countries, including Pakistan, with new accomplishments in Chinese modernization. As developing countries, both China and Pakistan are constantly exploring development paths that suit their national conditions and are actively committed to maintaining world peace and stability, she maintained.

Ms. Pang Chunxue, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy, further informed that from May 5 to May 6, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang paid a successful visit to Pakistan, which is of tremendous significance in solidifying and deepening the China-Pakistan...