A simple and dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris to
commemorate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani
diaspora and officials of the Embassy. In view of the ongoing regional situation, and in line with
government’s directions, the ceremony was modest and simple.
Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan Mumtaz Zahra Baloch recalled the
visionary leadership of the Father of The Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the
enormous sacrifices and multiple odds that made the vision of Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal a
reality.
The Ambassador lauded the resilient nature of Pakistani nation which, throughout its history,
has overcome multiple challenges and demonstrated a remarkable spirit of perseverance and
national unity. She recalled the determination and strength exhibited by Pakistan during the
Marka-e-Haq in May last year, the Operations Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Ghazab-Lil-Haq in
protecting its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ms. Mumtaz Baloch said that as we celebrate Pakistan Day, we should not forget peoples living
under repression and foreign occupation. She recalled Pakistan’s steadfast and consistent
diplomatic and political support for the peoples of Palestine and the Indian Illegally Occupied
Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) as they continued to suffer the worst forms of repression and colonial
domination.
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch also underlined the importance of Pakistan-France relations
and the strong commitment by both sides to strengthen bilateral engagement and dialogue and
to promote trade and investment. She appreciated the Pakistani community living in France for
its contributions in strengthening Pakistan-France ties particularly people to people
relationships.
