Iron brothers’ ties hailed on Pakistan’s Independence Day

The iron brothers’ true friendship was once again demonstrated in the Blue Hall of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, which is also Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day, when the ministry’s spokesperson congratulated the country on this important day, and wished for the further blossoming of ties.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at Friday’s regular media briefing. He said China believes Pakistan will accomplish greater achievements in its development.

Zhao worked at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan for eight years. Before becoming the ministry’s spokesperson, Zhao served as the embassy’s minister-counselor. Zhao previously said he has a deep affection for Pakistan.

Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said in his address on Friday at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing that Pakistan and China “share the dream of development, peace and security in the region. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor heralds prosperity for our future.”

He highlighted the importance of PakistanChina friendship.

“No scheme of our adversaries could impact this historic and close relationship. Let there be no doubt about this,” he said.

Chinese netizens also congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day anniversary on China’s Twitter-like Sina Weibo, with many expressing warm wishes and a long friendship.

The two countries witnessed a further development in bilateral ties even amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic.