August 1st, 2004 marks the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. In the afternoon, the reception of the anniversary was hosted by Senior Colonel Zhang Shuchun, the Army, Navy and Air Force Attache of the Chinese embassy. Chinese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Liu Zhentang and other diplomats of the Chinese embassy were present at the reception.

Overview of the reception	H.E. Mr. Liu Zhentang welcomes the guests

Representatives from the Army, Navy and Air Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Information Ministry, Defense Ministry, Foreign Ministry, other local friends from various circles, ambassadors and military attaches from foreign missions to Iran, chief representatives from Chinese companies and Chinese oversea students, totally over 150 attended the reception. Congratulatory messages were received on the eve of the Army Day. 

H.E. Mr. Liu Zhentang talks with the guests	Senior Colonel Mr. Zhang Shuchun welcomes guest