Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Beijing

Beijing: A flag-hoisting ceremony was held to celebrate the country’s 74th Independence Day, at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, on 14th August, 2020.

The event was marked by patriotic fervor where the valiant struggle of our founding fathers was remembered, and homage was paid to the martyrs to win and secure a separate homeland for the Muslims of sub-continent.

The messages of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan received for the occasion were read out by the Deputy Head of Mission.

President Dr. Arif Alvi in his message said that, “Unlike the past, this Independence Day is being celebrated in extraordinarily difficult times as the entire world has been affected by Coronavirus which had adverse impact on all sectors of life, i.e. including economy, health, and education.

The President further said that we should not forget our brothers and sisters of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), and assured them that “Pakistan would continue to support them in their just struggle for their Right to Self-Determination as enshrined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions”.

The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message said that, “This auspicious occasion is a moment to reaffirm our pledge to continue pursuing the vision of Father of the Nation. The day is an occasion to pay tribute to all those sons of the soil who laid their lives while defending and protecting territorial as well as ideological frontiers of the motherland. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed our support for the Kashmiri brethren stating that, “We will continue to raise voice of the helpless Kashmiris at all available forums. I am confident that the struggle and resilience of brave Kashmiris will culminate into their inalienable right of self-determination”.

Ambassador Moin ul Haque in his address also paid tribute to the leaders of Pakistan movement and their struggle and sacrifices. He stated that it is now our collective duty to fulfill the vision of our Quaid through “Unity, Discipline and Faith”, to make Pakistan a peaceful and stronger country.

The Ambassador also highlighted the importance of Pakistan-China friendship and said that both countries share the dream of development, peace and security in the region. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor heralds prosperity for our future.
The Ambassador also expressed solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and assured them of unwavering Pakistani diplomatic, politically and moral support..