Visit by Tribal Elders to China

October 22,2018

At the invitation of the Chinese Government, a delegation comprising tribal elders belonging to Bajaur Agency, Khyber Agency, Kurram Agency, Mohmand Agency, Orakzai Agency, North Waziristan and South Waziristan is on a visit to China from 22^nd to 28^th October, 2018. Apart from Beijing, the delegation shall also visit Xian and Shanghai.
The delegation paid a visit to the Embassy of Pakistan on 22^nd October, 2018. They were welcomed by Ambassador Masood Khalid who highlighted the significance of having representation from the tribal areas in such goodwill visits from Pakistan.
Ambassador said that such opportunities of interaction between people from different walks of life are crucial to ensure that the time tested friendship between Pakistan and China is passed on to the next generation.
The delegates were briefed on Pakistan China relations and the progress of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
The delegation presented Ambassador with a traditional shawl and cap, followed by a group photo.