Pakistan Defence and Martyrs Day Celebrated in Beijing

September 07,2021

Pakistan Defence and Martyrs Day was commemorated with traditional enthusiasm and zeal at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing on 6 September 2021. This day is commemorated every year to pay homage to the valour and sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan for defence of the nation.

To mark the occasion, a reception was held at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing which was attended by senior Chinese civil and military officials; members of diplomatic and press corps; Defense and Military Attaches and representatives of Pakistani community. Lt. General Shao Yuanming, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission of China was the chief guest of the event.

In his speech, Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid rich tribute to the bravery and courage of armed forces for national defence and regional peace and stability. He highlighted that Pakistan has made immense sacrifices against terrorism and extremism which have won international recognition and acknowledgement. The Ambassador underscored that as a responsible country, Pakistan would continue its efforts for a peaceful, progressive and prosperous region as per the vision of its leadership and aspirations of Pakistani nation. 

The Ambassador also expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue its moral, diplomatic and political support to their freedom struggle.

Hailing Pakistan-China friendship and its role for regional stability and prosperity of the two countries, the Ambassador said that over seven decades of bilateral relationship, Pakistan-China ties have evolved into an ‘all-weather strategic cooperative partnership’. 

The Ambassador thanked the Chinese government and PLA for their friendship and contribution to the steady development of Pakistan-China bilateral ties and underlined its significance as a factor of peace and stability in the region.

Beijing

6 September 2021