03/03/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/02/2021 18:39
China, Pakistan celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
BEIJING - China and Pakistan should push their cooperation to a higher level, wider range and greater depth as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 2.
He made the remarks when attending a ceremony to commence the celebrations with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi via video link.
Noting the China-Pakistan friendship enjoys a time-honored history, Wang said the two countries have carried out all-around cooperation and developed all-weather friendship under the personal care of generations of leaders of both countries since the establishment of diplomatic ties 70 years ago.