Beijing : China’s grand 80th World War II anniversary parade in Beijing, President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived together at the venue. The Indian Prime Minister was not invited to this parade.
The presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside the leaders of Asia’s most powerful nations highlights Pakistan’s growing significance in the region.
In his speech before parade, President Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of victory 80 years ago and called on nations to “eliminate the root cause of war and prevent historical tragedies from recurring”.
Xi Jinping reiterated China’s commitment to peaceful development.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
