PR No. 49 DEFENCE & MARTYRS DAY COMMEMORATED IN BEIJING Islamabad: September 7, 2018

Defence & Martyrs Day of Pakistan was commemorated with due fervor and solemnity at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing on 06th September, 2018. Defence Day is dedicated to pay homage not only to the martyrs of the 1965 war, but to all those souls who rendered ultimate sacrifice for the defence of our homeland, says a press release received here today from China. To mark the occasion, a reception was held at the Pakistan House. Major General Jiang Qianming, Political Work Department of PLA, was the chief guest. Four other Major Generals representing Joint Staff Department of PLA Army, Navy and Air Force were also in attendance. Other guests included Ambassadors and members of diplomatic corps, Defence and Military Attaches, Chinese government officials and members of the media. Pakistani diaspora in China also participated in the event. The event started with the National Anthems of Pakistan and China followed by a tribute to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and citizens of Pakistan for their sacrifices for the country. Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Masood Khalid said that Defence Day is commemorated as a tribute to our valiant Armed forces and to their inherent patriotism, discipline and commitment. He said that Pakistan seeks a peaceful and prosperous neighborhood which is the key principle of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy. He however lamented that despite sincere efforts by Pakistan, India has refused dialogue with Pakistan to resolve outstanding issues. Instead of addressing the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India has unleashed a reign of terror in Indian occupied Kashmir. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support to the just cause of the Kashmiri people. The Ambassador also highlighted the sacrifices of Armed forces of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to root out terrorism. He thanked the Chinese Government and PLA for their friendship and cooperation. The large attendance at the occasion was a testimony to the strong ties between Pakistan and China and the militaries of the two countries.

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