Pakistani envoy hosts Independence Day reception

Kathmandu, 11 August: The Pakistan Embassy in collaboration with the Nepal-Pakistan Friendship and Cultural Association (NPFCA) organized a reception to celebrate the 76th Independence Day Anniversary of Pakistan here.

Vice President Dr Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav was the Chief Guest at the event. Other special guests included ministers, MPs, leaders from different political parties, members of civil society, intellectuals, journalists, diplomats, friends of Pakistan, and the Pakistani community in Nepal.

Pakistan’s Ambassador, Abrar H Hashmi, recalled the close, cordial relations that so happily existed between Nepal and Pakistan. He quoted Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah that Pakistan's foreign policy would be one of friendship and peaceful coexistence. He said Pakistan and Nepal have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations and have developed strong bonds and linkages that spread over a wide spectrum in different fields.

The Ambassador appreciated the efforts of NPFCA for promoting friendly relations between the two countries. He paid tribute to the late President of NPFCA Himalaya Shumsher Rana, who immensely contributed to forging friendship between the two people and state institutions. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and development as per the aspirations of the people of South Asia.

Manju Ratna Sayka, President of the NPFCA highlighted that the association had been active for the last 62 years to further promote the Nepal-Pakistan relationship and take it to new heights. He thanked Vice President and all the guests for their attendance at the event.