ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China will always support Pakistan and will continue to play a constructive role in Pakistan’s development and progress.
The ambassador delivered these remarks during a Mid-Autumn Festival poetry event held at the Chinese Embassy under the theme “Mid-Autumn: A Memorable Occasion.” Addressing a large gathering of attendees, he emphasized that during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China, a 15-point joint action plan was approved, with a special focus on enhancing people-to-people exchanges and cultural ties.
He also highlighted the importance of President Asif Ali Zardari’s subsequent visit to China, which promoted Islamic culture alongside the rich heritage and simplicity of Chinese traditions, strengthening mutual understanding and cultural connections between the two nations.
Earlier, Ambassador Jiang elaborated on the literary and philosophical contributions of Su Shi, the great Chinese poet, scholar, and thinker, emphasizing his unique and enduring place in Chinese literature and poetry.
On this occasion, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, expressed the hope that the Pak-China friendship would shine forever, like the full moon, noting that the moon holds a special place in Chinese culture, where many beautiful festivals are organized in its honor.
Similarly, in Islamic traditions, months, days, and even Eid celebrations are determined according to the lunar calendar, highlighting a cultural connection between the two civilizations.
During the event, children delivered a beautiful performance of Chinese poetry, which was warmly appreciated and applauded by the attendees, reflecting the growing cultural collaboration between Pakistan and China.
