Summary Gilani extended warm felicitations on behalf of the Senate, Government, and people of Pakistan to the Government and people of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day in Spring
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani on Tuesday said that the gathering at the Australian High Commission symbolised not only a celebration of friendship but also the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Australia, founded on mutual respect, shared democratic values, and people-to-people connections.
He expressed these views while attending the Australia Day in Spring reception as the chief guest at the official residence of Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane in the Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, according to a news release.
The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, parliamentarians, senior government officials, business leaders, members of civil society, and distinguished guests from various walks of life.
Addressing the gathering, Gilani extended warm felicitations on behalf of the Senate, Government, and people of Pakistan to the Government and people of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day in Spring.
The chairman of the Senate highlighted the historic roots of Pakistan-Australia relations, recalling that officers from the Australian Defence Forces had received training at the Command and Staff College Quetta as early as 1907.
He said Pakistan and Australia enjoy warm and steady bilateral relations anchored in parliamentary democracy, shared traditions, and commitment to peace and a rules-based international order.
The chairman Senate expressed confidence that Pakistan-Australia friendship would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead and called for closer parliamentary, economic, and cultural engagement between the two nations for a peaceful and prosperous future.
“Long live Pakistan-Australia friendship,” he remarked.
