Commemorative coin to mark 70th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations launched

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday issued Rs70 commemorative coin to mark 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, a statement said.

The diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and China were established on May 21, 1951. The coin was launched in an event held at SBP’s Islamabad office. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi was the chief guest. Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong was the guest of honour.

In his welcome address, the governor SBP Dr Reza Baqir said that it is an honour for State Bank to be part of the tribute being paid by the government of Pakistan by issuing this commemorative coin to celebrate the diplomatic relationship of the two countries.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his address termed the friendship between Pakistan and China a role model for the rest of the world. He thanked the visionary leadership of China under President Xi Jinping for conceiving and heavily investing in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said relations with China have been the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong said that both the government and people of China love their Pakistani brethren and desire to see the country making progress in every sphere of life. He said both China and Pakistan share same views on all-important international issues. It is the fourth coin of its kind on the subject of Pak-China relations.