Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil-ur-Rahman Hashmi delivers a speech during the national day reception hosted by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing on March 21, 2025. (Photo provided by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing)
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing last Friday hosted a national day reception to commemorate the historic Pakistan resolution adopted on March 23, 1940 in Lahore.
The event was attended by a large gathering consisting of senior Chinese officials, diplomats, Pakistani community members, representatives of the Chinese state-owned and private enterprises, academics and leading media personnel, among others.
On the occasion, Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil-ur-Rahman Hashmi paid a rich tribute to the Pakistan's founding fathers, applauding their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the struggle for an independent state that culminated in the creation of Pakistan. He highlighted Pakistan's remarkable resilience and ability to withstand odds and to come out even stronger in the face of challenges.
The Pakistani ambassador commended the role of the Pakistani community in strengthening China-Pakistan ties and underscored the need to further bolster cooperation in business, science and technology, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
Reflecting on the longstanding China-Pakistan relations, the ambassador recalled the historical connections between the two countries dating back to the times of the ancient Silk Road. He stressed that China-Pakistan relations were underpinned by mutual trust, mutual respect and shared aspirations for regional peace and stability.
A special cultural performance by Chinese and Pakistani children was also showcased at the reception, highlighting the cultural affinity and people to people ties between the two countries. (Edited by Niu Huizhe with Xinhua Silk Road, niuhuizhe@xinhua.org)
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