Pakistan and China Celebrate 74th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

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The University of Peshawar's China Study Center, in collaboration with the Pakistan-China Friendship Association, hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 74th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was attended by key officials, including KP's Provincial Minister for Social Welfare, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, and Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar, Prof Dr Johar Ali. Minister Shah emphasized the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China, highlighting China's support during periods of regional tension and expressing hope for continued people-to-people contact and delegation exchanges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Peshawar's China Study Center, in collaboration with the Pakistan-China Friendship Association, hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 74th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
  • KP's Provincial Minister for Social Welfare, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, performed the cake-cutting ceremony and emphasized the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China.
  • China's support for Pakistan during periods of regional tension with India was highlighted, with Minister Shah describing China as a true and loyal friend of Pakistan.
  • The minister expressed satisfaction over the efforts of the China Study Center and voicing hope that it would continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties.
  • Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani paid tribute to Syed Ali Shah's father for his instrumental role in establishing sister-city relations between Peshawar and Urumqi nearly four decades ago.
  • Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Johar Ali and Director Dr Noor Sanauddin reiterated the university's commitment to promoting academic and cultural collaboration between Pakistan and China.

Statistics:

  • 74 years: the duration of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, commemorated by the ceremony.
  • 1: the number of provincial ministers who attended the ceremony, including KP's Rural Development and Drainage, Syed Qasim Ali Shah.
  • 2: the number of vice chancellors present, including Prof Dr Johar Ali of the University of Peshawar.
  • 1: the number of people who were honored with tributes for their role in establishing sister-city relations, Syed Ali Shah's father.

Sources:

  • The News International (Peshawar)
  • Dawn (Peshawar)
  • Pakistan Today (Peshawar)
  • China Study Center at the University of Peshawar
  • Pakistan-China Friendship Association