On 11 December 2021, Tsinghua University organised an exhibition displaying photographs of Buddhist Gandhara art and Swat Valley of Pakistan. It was held to commemorate 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The exhibition was viewed by Mr. Peng Gang Vice-President of Tsinghua University, senior academicians and students from several Chinese think tanks and universities, and representatives of media organisations.
The exhibition in total displayed 30 pictures covering different periods of Gandhara art. The audience took keen interest in the photographs displaying South Asia’s second largest stone-carved Buddha, ancient remains of Gandhara civilisation and geography and culture of Swat valley.
The audience noted that photo exhibition would be instrumental to deepen Pakistan-China cultural cooperation and celebrate Gandhara art as the common heritage of the two countries.
Pakistan and China enjoy close and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1951. Pakistan was one of the first countries that recognized the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, the relationship has blossomed into an “all weather strategic cooperative partnership”. Pakistan considers China as one of its closest friend and partner and China considers Pakistan as its “Iron Brother”.
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