ANKARA: The 78th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday with traditional zeal and enthusiasm.
According to a statement issued by the embassy of Pakistan, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid hoisted the national flag in the presence of guests from all spheres of life.
Messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. Pakistani leadership in their messages paid glowing tribute to the sacrifices of ancestors and vowed to transform Pakistan in accordance with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Juanid expressing his views said that being a thriving nation of over 240 million people, Pakistanis have shown their brilliance in every sphere of life from science to sports, from business to humanitarian services. He added that Arshad Nadeem’s historic victory in javelin throw at the Paris Olympics for Pakistan exemplifies the abundant natural resources and human talent that Pakistan possesses.
He stressed that today, we must promise ourselves to continue to work with full devotion, dedication and commitment for the progress, peace and prosperity of Pakistan.
While appreciating the contribution made by the Pakistani diaspora in the development of Turkiye, the ambassador stated that brotherly Turkiye’s progress is Pakistan’s progress and vice versa. He noted the real strength of a bilateral relationship is people-to-people contact and the diaspora being the real representatives of Pakistan, should continue playing their role in further strengthening the exemplary Pakistan Turkiye friendship.
Ambassador Junaid emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir Dispute as per the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Ambassador thanked the Turkish nation and leadership for sending congratulatory messages and sharing the joy of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
