Farkhund Yousafzai
Beijing, 14 August 2024 (TDI): Ambassador Khalil Hashmi on Wednesday conferred the prestigious ‘Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam’ award upon two distinguished Chinese dignitaries on behalf of the president of Pakistan.
The honorees were Ambassador Sha Zukang, former Permanent Representative of China to the UN in Geneva and ex-President of the China-Pakistan Friendship Association, and Ambassador Nong Rong, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and former Ambassador of China to Pakistan.
Ambassador Hashmi in his remarks extended heartfelt felicitations and paid tribute to the contributions made by the two dignitaries.
He underlined the importance impact of their efforts on bilateral ties and beyond.
Ambassador @KhalilHashmi conferred, on behalf of @PresOfPakistan, the prestigious Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam upon Ambassadors Sha Zukang & Nong Rong at an elegant ceremony at @PakinChina_.The award recognizes their invaluable contributions to strengthening 🇵🇰🇨🇳ties. @ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/ZOgrtrZ1ur
— Pakistan Embassy China (@PakinChina_) August 14, 2024
The envoy also recalled the salience of time-tested, all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China, describing it as a model of inter-state ties based on mutual respect, strategic trust, and a shared vision for global peace and development.
Both Ambassadors Sha Zukang and Nong Rong expressed gratitude to the president of Pakistan for the honor and reaffirmed their commitment to even further advancing the bilateral ties.
They acknowledged that brotherly relations between Pakistan and China had been a consistent guiding force in their work and stressed that the award was not just appreciation of their personal efforts but also an acknowledgement of collective contributions involving numerous highly dedicated individuals from both countries.
The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries, top government officials and members of the Chinese State media.
