Shafaq News – Erbil

On Tuesday, the Chinese Consulate in Erbil celebrated the National Day of the People’s Republic of China with a ceremony attended by officials, diplomats, and cultural figures.

Shafaq News correspondent reported that participants emphasized the need to strengthen ties serving mutual interests and supporting future cooperation. Celebrations included a ceremonial cake and the exchange of gifts, among them a symbolic key inscribed in Kurdish with the phrase “Baghcha Jin” (Chinese Garden).

China has maintained strong relations with both Baghdad and Erbil for decades, supported by its role as a major economic partner and its presence in official forums.

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