BEIJING, Sept. 29 (China Economic Net) - The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing commemorated Defence and Martyrs Day at a ceremony held on Monday.

Senior Chinese civil and military officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Defence Attachés from various embassies, media representatives, members of the Pakistani community, and officers and officials of the Embassy of Pakistan were in attendance.

The ceremony began with the national anthems of Pakistan and China, performed by students of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aizaz Khan, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Pakistan, paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of Pakistan. He underscored the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation for regional peace, stability and security.

The ceremony concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and a cake-cutting ceremony.