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BEIJING, July 10 (APP):Zafar Ud-Din Mahmood, a prominent Pakistani national has been awarded the prestigious Orchid Award in Beijing on Thursday, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strengthening Pakistan-China friendship and people-to-people ties.
The award, conferred by the Chinese government, honors individuals who have made exceptional efforts in fostering mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and cooperation with China, China Economic Net reported.
Zafar Ud-Din Mahmood, Special Assistant to the Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of “Understanding China,” received the honor with deep gratitude. “I thank you for this award,” he said, “and I assure you that I will continue working to promote further understanding and friendship between the two countries.”
Mahmood has long played a pivotal role in bridging Pakistan and China across media, education, culture, and economic development. He has actively promoted China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on global platforms and helped bring visibility to grassroots cooperation projects.
Chinese officials at the ceremony praised him as a “true friend of China,” citing his contributions to cultural harmony and public diplomacy.
The Orchid Award not only recognizes individual achievement but also symbolizes China’s broader commitment to peaceful development and mutual respect—principles that underpin the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
Mahmood noted that the recognition reflects the growing importance of people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations and the enduring warmth between the people of Pakistan and China.
Fluent in Chinese, Mahmood has been working to advance China-Pakistan friendship for over 50 years, making him a living bridge between the two nations.