ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing commemorated Defence and Martyrs Day, paying tribute to the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Lt Gen Luo Huiqi, Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection and Director of the Supervisory Commission of the PLA Army, attended the ceremony as chief guest.
The event was attended by senior Chinese civil and military officials, members of the diplomatic corps, defence attachés from various embassies, media representatives, members of the Pakistani community and officials of the Pakistan Embassy.
The ceremony began with the national anthems of Pakistan and China, performed by students of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing.
Documentaries were screened highlighting the role and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces during the 1965 war, as well as their contributions to disaster relief, international peacekeeping and efforts aimed at promoting regional and international peace and stability.
Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier Ali Asghar Khan, Defence and Army Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan, highlighted the professionalism and dedication of the armed forces in safeguarding the country.
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Aizaz Khan paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of Pakistan.
He also highlighted the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and China and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Beijing for regional peace, stability and security.
The ceremony concluded with an exchange of souvenirs between the chief guest, the Chargé d’Affaires and the Defence and Army Attaché, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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