The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held a diplomatic reception on the " Republic Day of Kazakhstan". The event was attended by the officials of Pakistan Government, both Houses of Parliament, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors, and military attaches of foreign countries, as well as the representatives of Kazakhstan diaspora, experts and representatives of Pakistan business community. The Chief Guests from the Government of Pakistan were Mr. Musadiq Masood Malik, State Minister for Energy, Mr. Abdul Shakoor, Pakistan Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony and Dr. Qibla Ayaz, the Chairman of the Islamic Ideology Council.

In his welcome speech the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin noted the importance of the 30th Anniversary of diplomatic relations establishment between the two countries, spoke about the holiday history and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev’s initiatives.  M.Malik, having greeted all the guests, emphasized the importance of relations between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, the need for their further development. The minister emphasized the special importance of interregional transit development and transport infrastructure, the need for its diversification and expansion of Kazakhstan-Pakistan trade and economic ties. The Rotary Club of Islamabad hosted a charity exhibition of paintings by children with special needs.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP