Abu Dhabi: The Pakistan Embassy in UAE organized an event to commemorate Pakistan National Day. The event was attended by members of the Pakistani community including women and children as well as embassy officials.
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi started the ceremony by hoisting the flag and playing the national anthem. The messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read on the occasion of the National Day. A group of Pakistani students sang milli naghmas with passion and enthusiasm.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Tirmizi recalled the long and heroic struggle and sacrifices of the Muslims of the subcontinent that led to the independence of Pakistan. The Ambassador emphasized the need for unity, tolerance, and harmony in the society to face the huge economic challenges and make Pakistan a stable and prosperous country.
He emphasized the value of independence and freedom and reiterated Pakistan’s principled stand on the realization of the right to self-determination of the people of the IIOJK and Palestine, which remained victims of aggression and violence by the occupying forces for decades.
The ambassador emphasized the importance of strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE and underlined the important role played by Pakistanis in the progress and prosperity of the UAE. He mentioned that Pakistanis residing in UAE have a huge contribution to Pakistan’s economy in overcoming economic challenges.
He took the opportunity to also call on community members to remain a valuable asset to the UAE society and continue to abide by UAE laws, rules, and standards.
