Guests from China and Pakistan join children at a ceremony in Lahore, marking China’s 74th National Day.   (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

China is a trusted friend and successful global player, offering experiences in various walks of life to strengthen socio and economic development activities, said speakers at a cake cutting ceremony organized by Pak-China Friendship Association (PCFA) Punjab at Lahore Grammar School, Wapda Town, Lahore.

The aim of this ceremony on Sept 25 was to enhance people to people interaction and appreciate the initiative taken by the Chinese leadership for shared future philosophy which is successfully implemented by the Chinese across the globe for peaceful co-existence while celebrating the 74th anniversary of the founding of New China.

The ceremony also witnessed discussions that the two countries should enhance people to people interaction, especially exchange of visits with sister cities

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The PCFA Punjab event was graced by Du Yue from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore; Madam Chang Xiaonong, vice-president of Pakistan China Shandong Chamber of Commerce (PCSCC) at Lahore, Mrs Zeenat Amir Rokhri, president PCFA Punjab; General Secretary of PCFA Punjab Usman Shahjahan, Secretary-General of PCFA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, and Director of Indigo Canal Amir Bhatti. 

The ceremony also witnessed discussions that the two countries should enhance people to people interaction, especially exchange of visits with sister cities. 

The historic city of Xian, capital city of Shaanxi province of China, and Lahore,  capital city of Punjab province of Pakistan, are enjoying sister city relationship for decades. 

The Chinese Consulate General in Lahore hosted a well-attended diplomatic reception earlier.

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PCFA Punjab proposed that Chinese language classes across the province should be enhanced, which will help out more people to better understand China and Chinese philosophy for economic development and prosperity.