To celebrate 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, awarding ceremony for Pakistani students painting competition on CPEC and Pakistan-China Friendship was held in Islamabad on 29 December 2021. The event was organised by All Pakistan-China Friendship Association (APCFA).
It was attended by President APCFA, Muhammad Ikhlaque Usmani; Mubashar Tauqir Shah, Additional Secretary of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting; Pang Chunxue, Minister of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi attended the event.
The students and teachers from schools across Pakistan, friends from China and South Asian Friendship Associations and the media representatives were also present during the ceremony.
A total of 20 prizes for two age groups, 9-15 years and 16-18 years were awarded to students as 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners, with four appreciations awards all students received certificates and winners received other prizes. The winning students interpreted their paintings for the attendees and also discussed and exchanged ideas with each other.
In her keynote speech, Pang Chunxue, Minister of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan congratulated the Pakistani youth on the vivid illustration of the friendship between Pakistan and China, and said that these colorful paintings are indeed a wonderful gift to the celebration of the 70 years of Sino-Pak diplomatic relations.
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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