The Mango Festival in Beijing marks the completion of 75 years of Pakistan-China relations.
BEIJING – To mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Pakistani Embassy in China organized a mango festival at Pakistan House on Friday, promoting the country’s agricultural production, cultural heritage and trade ties.
Titled “Pakistan-China Silk Road Mango Festival 2026”, the event was organized in collaboration with the Asia-Africa Trade Promotion Office and was attended by over 400 guests including Chinese officials, diplomats, business leaders, cultural representatives, media and members of the Pakistani business community.
Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s ambassador to China, said mangoes, often referred to as the “King of Fruits”, represent Pakistan’s cultural identity, hospitality and agricultural prosperity. He said that sharing mangoes with Chinese friends reflects the growing warmth and depth of bilateral relations.
The fair highlighted the premium varieties of Pakistani mangoes, including Sindhiri, Chonsa, Anwar Ratul, and Dushri, along with mango-based products and the export potential and value addition in the agricultural sector.
Prominent Chinese organizations including the China International Cultural Exchange Center and the China Fruit Marketing Association attended the event, along with officials from Beijing and other cities.
Two memoranda of understanding were signed between Chinese firms and Pakistani partners to strengthen cooperation in the field of mango trade and logistics, thereby expanding commercial engagement in the agricultural sector.
Cultural performances by Pakistani music group Kaltur and students from Pakistan Embassy College Beijing added a cultural dimension to the event, featuring songs from both Pakistan and China.
Officials said the second edition of the Mango Festival further strengthened people-to-people contact and strengthened cultural, economic and agricultural ties between the two countries.
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