Ambassador-designate of Pakistan arrives in Beijing

Ambassador Naghmana A. Hashmi, Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to China, presented a copy of her credentials to Mr. Hong Lei, Director General of the Protocol Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Naghmana A. Hashmi, Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to China, presented a copy of her credentials to Mr. Hong Lei, Director General of the Protocol Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today in her first official meeting upon arrival in Beijing on 12 July.

During the meeting, Ambassador Hashmi said that Pakistan and China were close friends and partners. This relationship has developed with the continuous efforts of successive generations of leaders and diplomats from both countries. The Ambassador expressed her desire to work closely with counterparts in China to further develop this deep-rooted friendship.

Director General Hong Lei welcomed Ambassador Hashmi, and conveyed China’s commitment to the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership for Shared Future in the New Era with Pakistan.

“Pakistan and China are old friends and iron brothers. This is a special relationship,” he said. Director General Hong Lei offered the full support of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ambassador in her new role.

A career diplomat, Ambassador Hashmi previously served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union since 2014. She has also served previously as Deputy Head of Mission in China.