by Zafar Hussain

 

BEIJING, Sep. 8 (China Economic Net) - In connection with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, a photography and art exhibition of both countries' photographers and painters was jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in China and Home and Abroad Press at Huabei Guowen International Gallery in Beijing on Tuesday.

 

The exhibition featured artworks of Pakistani photographers Mohammad Azhar Hafiz and Syed Mehdi Bukhari, and notable Chinese artists including Feng Shoubin, Chen Manchon, Li Shuangliang, Zhang Bin and Zhang Xiaowen. 

 

 

In his visit to the exhibition, Ambassador Moin ul Haque appreciated the innovative style and rich imagination of the artists to demonstrate cultural diversity, history and social norms and mores of the two countries. The ambassador also highlighted the affinity between the culture and artistic styles of two countries and its role in solidifying bilateral relations between Pakistan and China. 

 

During her speech, Ms. Yan Wei, President of Home and Abroad Press, hailed the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. 

 

Expressing satisfaction at the increasing cultural and people-to-people linkages between the two countries, she added that artists of two countries should further deepen their interaction and collaboration to explore new innovation in artistic style and solidifying the bilateral friendship between Pakistan and China.  

 

The event was attended by senior officials including Ms. Li Ping, Vice President of China Women Entrepreneurs Association, media representatives and the embassy’s officers. It concluded with the awards of certificates by the ambassador to the participating artists.