Diplomatic activity serves to bond, unit, and expand the borders between countries and cultures. In the frames of diplomatic mission, the ambassador is obliged not only to cultivate relationships with the representatives of the state where he is in the service but also to get familiar with his native country’s traditions as well as national holidays and features.
On the 28-th of March in the capital of Ukraine a solemn diplomatic reception of Pakistan Embassy happened. It was dedicated to one of the most important holidays of the country called as National Day.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan in Ukraine Athar Abbas extended a warm welcome to guests along with the colleagues from the diplomatic area. The heads of diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan, Moldova, USA, Turkey, India, Kuwait, Syria, Morocco, Mexico, Lebanon, Belorussia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Cuba, Iraq, Republic of South Africa, Sudan, Iran arrived to express their honor this day and join the holiday. Representative of church, expat communities, businessmen, general public, as well as mass media add the list of guests attending the holiday.
The 23-rd of March, 1940 became a turning point in the history of Pakistan. This day is known for a resolution accepted in Lahore – the document mentioned marked to start to the movement for creation of Islamic state in Southern Asia. That ended with the formation of Pakistan as the first in the world independent Islamic state where Islamic spirituality plays a significant role in the governing.
Officially this day in the country is acclaimed to be a day off. The holiday ceremonies start from the verily morning with the artillery salvo and salutes redoubling along the capital of the state – Islamabad as well as large cities of the country. Traditionally this day the President of Pakistan in his residence awards governmental leaders, sportsmen, representatives of science of culture. After official events in all the mosques there are collective prayers for prosperity, development and solidarity of nation. Throughout the country, people attend festive events, and organize special conferences, exhibitions, and festivals.
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of Australia Melissa O’Rourke welcomed the guests of honor on 27 January on the occasion if the National Day . Ambassadors of India, Belgium, Greece, Afghanistan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Switzerland, Slovenia and diplomats from other countries were invited.
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The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Croatia to Ukraine, Ms. Anica Djamić, organized a concert in Kyiv on the occasion of Croatia's presidency of the Council of the EU. Friends and partners of the diplomatic institution as well as statesmen visited the philharmonic.
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Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Ukraine and OUTLOOK project on December 23, 2019 in the creative space "Art Prichal" within the framework of the OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL hold FEEL Indonesia special event on December 23, 2019 in the creative space "Art Prichal".
A meeting of representatives of the diplomatic sphere with students took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Ukraineat the end of December. The School of Young Ukrainian Diplomat ofthe Institute of International Relations of KNU n.a.Taras Shevchenko ...
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