MARDAN: The long-standing Pakistan–China friendship was celebrated at a grand seminar and cultural ceremony held at Women University Mardan in collaboration with China Window, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The event on Tuesday afternoon brought together educationists, scholars, and students in a vibrant celebration featuring speeches, cultural performances, and a cake-cutting ceremony symbolising decades of bilateral goodwill.
Addressing the gathering, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Razia Sultana described Pakistan–China relations as a model of enduring trust, calling them “higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, and sweeter than honey.”
She highlighted that education remains a key pillar in strengthening bilateral ties, with increasing academic collaboration fostering deeper people-to-people connections.
She noted that thousands of Pakistani students are currently studying in China, gaining exposure to advanced research, innovation, and modern technology. She also emphasised the growing role of Chinese language and cultural programmes in Pakistan, which are helping bridge understanding between the two societies. The Vice Chancellor praised China Window for promoting cultural diplomacy and connecting youth with Chinese educational and cultural platforms. She reaffirmed Women University Mardan’s commitment to expanding academic cooperation with Chinese institutions through scholarships, research partnerships, and faculty exchange programmes.
Speakers including Dr Khalid Khan highlighted China’s economic rise and its support for Pakistan’s development through initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting that its next phase is expected to deliver more tangible benefits.
Columnist Naz Parveen pointed to China’s historic achievement of lifting 800 million people out of poverty, calling it a global model of development. Professor Dr Nilofar Ikram emphasised that youth exchanges between Pakistan and China offer vast opportunities for future growth. –Agencies
