BEIJING, 23 March (APP): On the occasion of 81st Pakistan Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was held to mark Pakistan Day here at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing on Tuesday.
The Pakistan Day was celebrated with simplicity in face of the outbreak of noval Coronavirus and with the pledge to fight the pandemic.
The proceedings commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran followed by flag hoisting by the Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Moin ul Haque.
Messages of the President and Prime Minister were also read on this occasion.
In his address, Ambassador paid rich tribute to the leadership of Pakistan Movement. Highlighting the importance of 23rd March 1940, he said it was the day when Muslims of South Asia, under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah resolved to create a separate homeland for themselves where they could live in accordance with their beliefs, traditions and culture.
Ambassador also expressed solidarity with the people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIoJK) and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to continue its moral, political and diplomatic support for the just Kashmir cause.
The Ambassador said that foundation for ‘Naya Pakistan’ is being laid with focus on economic security, social justice and welfare of the poor and needy. “Areas like food security, environment, agriculture modernization, tourism and poverty alleviation are prioritized to usher a new era of socio-economic development in the country.” He added.
Ambassador further said that this year Pakistan and China are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their bilateral ties. It was a very important milestone for the two countries, not only the celebration of the strong iron brotherhood that exists between the two countries but also leads the way forward for an ever increasing cooperation in diverse fields.
The function was attended by a large number of guests including members of Pakistani and representatives of Chinese and Pakistani media.
Similar flag hoisting ceremonies were held at Pakistani consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
