Hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, the Reception Celebrating the 96th Anniversary of Independence of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Afghanistan was held in Beijing on 20 August 2015. Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao, Vice President of CPAFFC Lin Yi, Afghanistan Ambassador to China Farahi and about 200 Chinese and foreign guests attended the celebration.

Madam Lin Yi said in her speech that, China and Afghanistan are linked by mountains and rivers. Sharing a common destiny, our friendly exchanges have a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, our two countries have maintained sound cooperation, increasingly frequent contacts in various fields, continuously deepened friendship, and substantially improved strategic cooperative partnership. Bilateral relationship is at the best period of its historical development, Chinese people pay close attention to the security situation in Afghanistan and hope the Afghan people could lead a peaceful, stable and happy life as early as possible.

Ambassador Farahi expressed his gratitude for China's staunch support and aid to Afghanistan. He said the Afghan people attach great importance to friendly cooperation with China, and China is their trusted friend. Afghanistan is willing to maintain close partnership and strengthen cooperation with China.