UK high commission organises Pakistan Day event
Pakistan
High Commissioner Dr Mohammad Faisal pays tribute to founding father
LONDON (Web Desk) - The National Day Reception of Pakistan was hosted by High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK Dr Mohammad Faisal at Pakistan House the other day.
Owen Jenkins, the Interim Director General for Indo-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) represented the UK government as the chief guest at the ceremony.
British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Pakistan James Daly MP, British parliamentarians; diplomats; senior civil and military representatives; mayors; councillors; eminent members of the Pakistani community; and British friends of Pakistan were among the guests.
The National Day Reception was held in advance due to the date falling in the holy month of Ramazan.
While paying glowing tributes to our elders who led the struggle for Pakistan, the high commissioner said: “Our founding fathers articulated a remarkable vision for Pakistan that transcended mere words; it encapsulated the collective aspirations of millions, setting the foundations for the birth of our beloved homeland.”
Dr Faisal added that a newly-elected government had taken charge in Pakistan, heralding a pivotal advancement in Pakistan’s democratic journey. With a profound understanding of the challenges that lay ahead, the elected leadership was firmly resolved to achieve prosperity, stability and inclusiveness.
Pakistan looked to the future with renewed optimism and determination. He specially referred to the announcement by the prime minister in his address to parliament that Pakistan would strive to get the G20 membership before the end of this decade. He emphasised that Pakistan had turned the corner.
Appreciating the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom, the high commissioner stated that they stood out for their extraordinary accomplishments and immense contributions in politics, healthcare, arts, sciences, business and education.
The British Pakistanis were a beacon of perseverance, dedication and unyielding vigour, epitomising the essence of our homeland.
He also stated that the Pakistan-UK bond was reinforced by the over 1.6 million members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK, acting as a living bridge between our two nations, fostering cultural exchange and enhancing bilateral ties.
In his remarks, Owen Jenkins conveyed best wishes to the people of Pakistan and the new government on behalf of the British government. He lauded the Quaid-i-Azam’s vision of one nation, one Pakistan with equal opportunities for all.
Appreciating the positive influence of the British Pakistanis, he said the diaspora, particularly women, made the bilateral relations very special and Pakistan’s National Day was to celebrate those bilateral ties.
A cake-cutting ceremony and a cultural show were also conducted on this occasion.
