Mardan Chamber Hosts Ceremony to Mark 77th National Day of China


MARDAN: The longstanding and time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China is universally acknowledged. The strong and exemplary relations between the two countries, based on mutual respect, shared interests, and close cooperation on regional and global issues, are expected to grow stronger with the passage of time.

These views were expressed at a cake-cutting ceremony held at the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Senior business leader and former Chamber President Zahir Shah, Senior Vice President Haji Sarbuland Khan, Vice President Murad Ali, members of the Executive Committee, traders, industrialists, and media representatives attended the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Zahir Shah, Haji Sarbuland Khan, Murad Ali, former Director Information Shams-ul-Haq, senior journalist Hidayat ur Rahman Hoti, and Waqar Bacha extended their warm congratulations to the Chinese people on their National Day.

The speakers highlighted the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and China, saying that the friendship between the two countries has evolved into a broad-based partnership encompassing trade, investment, infrastructure, development projects, and people-to-people contacts.


They said Pakistan and China have consistently supported each other on matters of mutual interest at regional and international forums. They expressed hope that bilateral relations would become even stronger in the coming years, particularly through greater progress in trade, industry, investment, and economic cooperation.

The speakers emphasized the need to further strengthen economic and commercial relations between the two countries, noting that the business communities of Pakistan and China can play an important role in promoting bilateral trade, creating new investment opportunities, and expanding industrial cooperation.

While extending their best wishes to the Chinese people on the National Day, the speakers expressed their hopes for China’s continued development, prosperity, and success.


The ceremony concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate China’s National Day.