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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 14 (APD) -- Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yang on Monday participated in Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day celebrations in the country’s capital of Islamabad.
Pakistan began celebrating its landmark 70th Independence anniversary on Monday with commemorative ceremonies held across the country.
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain (Rear back) hoisting the national flag of the country at a flag hoisting ceremony regarding Pakistan’70th Independence Day Celebrations in Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.
The main ceremony of the day was held at Islamabad's Convention Centre, which was attended by Wang Yang as chief guest, Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The national flag of Pakistan was hoisted by President Hussain while it was observed by Wang.
Addressing the ceremony, Wang said China and Pakistan have stood by each other in difficult times and "this friendship will stand the test of time and last for generations to come".
“Our friendship is higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, stronger than steel and sweeter than honey," he said, adding that China will work to strengthen strategic cooperation with Pakistan.
Wang said Pakistan has become a key player in the international arena and China considers it to be a key player in the development of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) project.
Chinese Vice Premier said Pakistan has made great sacrifices in the fight against terrorism in recent years and has worked to establish peace in the region.
Pakistani President urged the nation to reiterate the resolve to always uphold the values of determination and dedication for the objective of development of Pakistan.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang (1st left) meet with Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain (1st right) at the Presidency in Pakistani capital of Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang (1st left) meet with Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM House in Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
“Let us join hands for development and prosperity of the motherland by keeping aside our differences. Let us promote love and harmony by overcoming hatred and misgivings and secure the future of our nation by turning despondency into hope in order to celebrate freedom in its true sense,” said Hussain.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurate several projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Wang arrived Pakistan on Sunday on his two-day official visit along with a high-level delegation. He had separate meeting with Pakistani President and Prime Minister.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi witness the signing of bilateral memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries in different sectors on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Wang and Pakistan PM jointly inaugurated several projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and witness the signing of bilateral memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries.
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)
