Reception held to mark 60th anniversary of Sino-Afghan ties

Shen Yueyue (R), vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, and Afghan Ambassador to China Mohammad Kabir Farahi unveil a first-day cover commemorating diplomatic ties between China and Afghanistan during a reception in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 23, 2015. The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing held a reception on Friday to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Afghanistan. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)