Reply to Ambassador of Pakistan
(November 12, 1951)

Source: RMRB (Nov, 13, 1951), A

A.M. Raza served as ambassador of Pakistan to the PRC from November 1951 to Jan
1956.

Mr, Ambassador:

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{art very pleased to accept the letter of credence from His Majesty the
oe of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Ireland. and the Overseas
Se ions presented by Your Excellency, and | am grateful to Your Excel-ex! for your congratulations,

| long friendship has existed between the Chinese and Pakistani peoples,

po share the common wish of promoting the development of economic and
cultural relations between the two countries and of striving for a lasting peace
in Asia and the world. The establishment of diplomatic relations between
China and Pakistan will not only enable the friendship between our two peoples to steadily grow and be consolidated, but will certainly help maintain

se and security in Asia and in the world.

We warmly welcome Your Excellency as the first ambassador
extraordinary and plenipotentiary from Pakistan to the People’s Republic of
China and pledge to Your Excellency our assistance in your work of strengthening the friendly cooperation between our two countries.

Our best wishes for the prosperity of your state. the prospering of your people, and the good health of your head of state.