The Chief Minister of Sindh speaking on the occasion traced the history of strong friendship between Pakistan and China. He said it assumed status of a concrete relationship between two nations due to efforts of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. It was when Shaheed Z.A. Bhutto visited China as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan that an atmosphere of cooperation and understanding took a new and concrete turn, he said. "China has always remained a good friend and this friendship was tested in 1965 and 1971 wars," he said. The Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah said Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was also the pioneer of good relations between China and United States of America. He also referred to recent visit of the Vice Prime Minister of China, Meng Jian Zhu to Islamabad during which he reaffirmed his country's commitment to support Pakistan through thick and thin. Sindh Chief Minister also thanked the people and the government of China for their support to rain affected people in the province. Governor of Sindh, in his speech felicitated the people and the government of China for commemorating their 52nd National Day. Earlier, Consul General of China in Karachi, Jian Chan, welcomed the guests attending the reception. He also condoled, on behalf of himself and people of his country, on the loss of lives and property during natural calamity that hit Sindh only recently. The Consul General said his government has extended financial assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of flood victims. On the occasion the Sindh Governor and Chief Minister also visited a photo exhibition that depicted the historic struggle waged by Chairman Mao Tze Tung and the consequent development made by the country that ultimately turned it into one of the major economic power of the world power. The ceremony was also attended by Corp Commander, Karachi, Lt. Gen Mohammad Zaheer ul Islam, Provincial Ministers Haji Muzzafar Shujra, Begum Nargis N.D.Khan, Jam Madad Ali, Advisor to Chief Minister, Imtiaz Ali Shahikh and leaders of different political parties and religious groups, members of business community etc.