Doha, 1 October 2022 (TDI): Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar extended its congratulatory wishes to the People’s Republic of China on its 73rd National Day. The day is celebrated annually on 1st October.
Message by Ambassador of Qatar
On the occasion, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Dehaimi, Ambassador of Qatar to China said, “It gives me great pleasure to extend to the government and people of China my warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 73rd Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, wishing them further progress and prosperity.”
The Ambassador further added, “In the State of Qatar we are profound of the developed bilateral relations between our two countries over the past 34 years.
The relations have witnessed fruitful cooperation in all fields reflecting the keenness of the leaders of the two countries to develop these relations into wider horizons. I wish this relationship further development and prosperity.”
Qatar and China established their diplomatic ties in July 1988. Qatar has an Embassy in Beijing and China in Doha.
The two states collaborate strategically with each other in the domains of energy, politics, and economics. They have signed several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) in the trade and investment, and educational sectors as well.
Moreover, Frequent exchange of high-level bilateral visits during the past few years also strengthened their ties.
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About China’s National Day
On 1st October 1949, Chinese Red Army leader, Mao Ze dong declared China’s independence which ended the rule of the Qing Dynasty.
In December 1949, China’s Central People’s Government Council ratified the declaration of adopting October 1st as the National Day. Since then, the Chinese people celebrate this day to mark the formation of the People’s Republic of China.
The festivities of the day begin with the Chinese flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square, located in Beijing.
The flag ceremony is then followed by military parade. In the evening, state dinners and fireworks displays are conducted to mark the day.
