Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi attended the opening ceremony of the Light of Integration: China-Pakistan Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition hosted by Tsinghua University’s Academy of Arts & Design, in Beijing on March 2.
The exhibition features two sections: an ancient segment that explores Gandhara art from Pakistan and China through digital means, and a contemporary segment showcasing over 120 artworks by lead-ing artists from both countries. The exhibition highlights the deep cultural ties and shared artistic ex-pressions between Pakistan and China.
In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi lauded Tsinghua University’s efforts in fostering cultural exchang-es and acknowledged the contributions of renowned Pakistani artists Syed Jamal Shah.
He noted that the exhibition was not just an artistic endeavor but a befitting testament to the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, one that extends beyond politics and economics into the realm of cul-ture, creativity, and shared values.
As the two countries approach the 75th anniversary of their diplo-matic relations next year, this exhibition represented celebration of a partnership built on mutual re-spect and trust.
The Ambassador emphasized that Pakistan and China have long been connected by history, including the ancient Gandhara civilization, and the artistic mastery of the Indus and Yangtze cultures.
This exhi-bition, blending ancient heritage with contemporary creativity, highlighted the timeless bonds be-tween the two peoples.
The event was attended by senior leaders and officials from Tsinghua University, diplomats, research-ers, and artists from both countries.
On the sidelines, Ambassador Hashmi met with Mr. Ma Sai, Dean of the Academy of Arts & Design, to discuss strengthening of cultural and educational collaboration. Both sides agreed to explore long-term partnerships in the field of art and design, reaffirming their commitment to further deepen cultural ties.
