Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today visited the Pakistan pavilion at the International Charity Bazaar held in Beijing’s National Stadium and appreciated the participation of Pakistan for the noble cause of assisting humanity.

Wang Yi who was welcomed by Ambassador Masood Khalid, shown keen interest in Pakistani cuisines, handicrafts and Pakistan made footballs.

The event was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and China Foundation of Poverty Alleviation, with representatives of about a hundred foreign missions, international organizations and companies in the attendance.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Masood Khalid said the event brought the diplomatic community together for a common cause and helped in further cementing the existing spirit of friendly cooperation.

He said that China had made remarkable efforts in poverty alleviation and it had lifted more than 700 million people out of poverty over the past 40 years and it planned to eliminate poverty totally by 2020-2021.

An exquisite and stunning performance by students of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing attired in colorful traditional dresses enthralled the wider Chinese and international audience, on the occasion.