Vanessa
O'Brien, a friend of Pakistan and an accomplished mountain climber, attended an
event in her honor, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan today. Ms. O'Brien is
the first British American woman to achieve the distinction of scaling K-2, the
second highest peak in the World located in Pakistan, unfolding among others a
Pakistani flag at the Summit, says a press release received here today from
Washington DC.
Speaking
on the occasion, Ms. O'Brian said that she was "a fan of Pakistan". Pakistan is a beautiful country
with rich cultural heritage and with the most hospitable people. A country that
has a lot to offer in addition to the fabulous mountains. "I was lucky to
know the great people and the country of Pakistan during my expedition",
she added.
Ambassador
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, while appreciating Ms. O'Brien's expression of warm
feelings for Pakistan said that her story and personality is an inspiration for
all of us. Ambassador greatly appreciated the perseverance, patience &
dedication of Ms. O'Brien during her 03 yrs expedition in scaling K-2 in
Pakistan and her friendship with the people of Pakistan.
Ms.
O'Brian was invited by the Ambassador Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry to speak to the
staff of the Embassy honoring her friendship with Pakistan. She presented a flag
of Pakistan with her signatures to the Ambassador. The signatures carried the
message "From K-2:To Pakistan with Love".