ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have held about 140 events this year to commemorate 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

Addressing a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that these celebrations have drawn great popularity as 120 events were planned by the two sides, but 140 held.

According to a Radio Pakistan report, Zhao Lijian said that there is exchange of congratulatory messages between the leaders and high-profile receptions to celebrate the anniversary. He said the two sides also held activities such as signing of deals on becoming friendship provinces and cities, exchanges covering areas.

He reiterated that China and Pakistan are all weather strategic partners and iron clad brothers and the friendship is unbreakable and rock firm. The spokesperson said that looking forward, China is ready to work with Pakistan to deepen political trust and promote high quality development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).