China Study Center, University of Peshawar, and Pakistan-China Friendship Association KP Chapter Jointly Organized a hybrid Seminar titled “CELEBRATING 72nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PAKISTAN-CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS (1951-2023)” on May 18, 2023, at China Study Center Conference Hall.
The program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the National Anthem of Pakistan and China. Justice (r) Madam Irshad Qaiser Provincial Minister law and Parliamentary Affairs, Human Rights, Higher Education, and Archives Libraries, KP graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
Prof. Dr. Kausar Takreem Coordinator, China Study Center, University of Peshawar welcomed all the distinguished guests to the seminar. She highlighted the performance of the China Study Center, University of Peshawar. And said that China and Pakistan have a friendly relationship. And both countries supported each other through thick and thin. Today is a very special occasion and we are celebrating the 72nd anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations.
She mentioned that China Study Center is thankful to both Federal and Provincial Governments, HEC, Vice Chancellor, UoP, and last but not the least China Embassy Islamabad for its wholehearted support to the China Study Center, University of Peshawar.
Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, General Secretary, PCFA, KP, Pakistan in his speech said that China-Pakistan Relations have strengthened over time. Traditionally the relations with China are very old. Peshawar- Urumqi and Abbottabad-Kashgar are sisters cities since 1985 and 2007 respectively. The relations between Pakistan and China today are at a high peak and we expect that both the countries will continue supporting each other and will work for the progress of the people.
Madam Bao Zhang Political Councilor China Embassy, Islamabad thanked the China Study Center, UoP for arranging a seminar on this special occasion. She thanked all the respected guests and participants for attending the seminar. She appreciated the efforts of the former Director, China Study Center, UoP Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar who has facilitated the establishment of the relationship between the two countries through the China Study Center, UoP. She also extended her best wishes to the new coordinator China Study Center, UoP Prof. Dr. Kausar Takreem, and ensured her full support.
She said the world is undergoing some dramatic changes, the collective rise of China, Pakistan, and other developing countries has had a profound impact on the international landscape. China-Pakistan friendship has a long history.
She said that the cooperation will continue with the China Study Center in promoting government-to-government cooperation, business-to-business cooperation, people to people contact. She also said that the China Study Center, University of Peshawar is doing tremendous efforts in strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and China and we expect more cooperation in this regard.
Dr. Shah Jehan Vice Chancellor, Iqra National University, Peshawar thanked the organizer for the invitation. He appreciated the peaceful rise of China in global politics. And highlighted that China gradually is becoming a global leader in the world. He also mentioned his visits to China and talked about his contribution to bringing close together Pakistan and China through Higher Education.
Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar Ex-Coordinator, China Study Center, University of Peshawar highlighted that China-Pakistan relations are higher than the Himalayas, Deeper than the Indian Occasion, and sweeter than honey.
We can learn from China’s hard work, and planning. He said that the role of the Communist Party of China is very important in developing China. He also highlighted the important events that took place in China.
He said that President Xi Jinping has brought China to the global stage and is a successful country and we can learn a lot from China so far as higher education is concerned.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar welcomed the chief guest and other respected participants to the seminar. He highlighted the importance of Pakistan-China relations. He said that the leadership of both countries is committed to taking this relationship forward. China and Pakistan relations have developed an outstanding model for relations. Pakistan and China relations are based on a solid foundation. Pakistan-China cooperation increases with time in all fields including the knowledge industry.
Justice (r) Madam Irshad Qaiser Provincial Minister law and Parliamentary Affairs, Human Rights, Higher Education, and Archives Libraries, KP thanked the organizer for the invitation.
She said that it is a great pleasure to attend the 72nd anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. This is high time to learn from China’s experience in our fields of life and this learning will be greatly helpful for our social economic development and to counter the challenges we are facing. Today, while celebrating the 72 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, we should think about what we have learned from China, As we know that Pakistan and China are very close neighbors connecting mountains rivers, and islands. A large number of Pakistani students are learning at various reputed Chinese Universities. They are bringing new knowledge in their respective fields and contributing to the social and economic prosperity of the countries.
Today, we should understand the importance rather significance of these relations in the best interest of the homeland. Once again, I appreciate both China Study Center, UoP, and Pakistan China Friendship Association, KP for working with dedication and devotion and for the promotion of higher education between the two countries. I am confident that they will further play their wider roles in strengthening these relations between the two countries. Thank you very much and long live Pakistan-China relationships.
Prof. Dr. Kausar Takreem Coordinator, China Study Center, University of Peshawar thanked all the distinguished guests and participants for their participation in the seminar. A large number of students, faculty members, scholars, and experts participated in the seminar. At the end of the seminar, cake cutting ceremony was held which was followed by the refreshment
