On 2 March 2021, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised an exhibition displaying photographs of important historic moments of Pakistan-China friendship. The exhibition held in Diaoyutai State Guest House of Beijing to commemorate 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations was viewed by H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China and H.E. Mr. Moin ul Haque, the Ambassador of Pakistan. High ranking officials from both sides were also present.
The exhibition in total displayed 46 pictures covering different periods of bilateral friendship since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties on 21 May 1951. The audience took keen interests in historic pictures displaying meetings of Chairman Mao Zedong, Premier Zhou Enlai, paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and former Presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao with Pakistani leadership.
Of special interests were the photographs displaying the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015 which elevated bilateral ties to all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The audience viewed with immense delight beautiful pictures of CPEC energy, road infrastructure and port building projects showing captivating Pakistani landscape in the background.
The audience noted that photo exhibition revived and refreshed the pleasant memories of Pakistan-China friendship and should be held frequently to bequeath the finest traditions and rich legacy of friendship to younger generations 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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