A
number of promotional and cultural events organized in various cities of France
under the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy initiative “Celebrating Pakistan” launched
last year has greatly helped to further improve the soft image of Pakistan in
France, says a press release received here today from Paris.
This was stated by the Ambassador of
Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque at a special ceremony held yesterday in the
Embassy of Pakistan to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and contributions
of the members of Pakistani community to make the first ever grand Pakistan
Festival held near Paris last month a resounding success.
The Ambassador praised and thanked all
the organizers, volunteers and sponsors for their hard work and support. He
noted that this exemplary unity and solidarity demonstrated by the members of
the community for a common cause has strengthened the image of the community in
France.
In his remarks, the Ambassador said
that under the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy initiative titled ‘Celebrating
Pakistan’ a number of events were held in various cities of France which
included Qawali concerts, mango festival and a fashion show in Paris, setting
up of cultural pavilion in the French city of Lyon, Pakistan Festival held in
the French city of Avon, and Pakistani pavilion at the International Gastronomy
Festival in Paris.
He said that Pakistan’s rich history
and cultural heritage, arts & crafts, cuisine and music showcased during
the Pakistan Festival and other events created a positive impact about Pakistan
and its people in France.
Ambassador hoped that the Pakistani
community will continue to join the Embassy in its efforts to promote Pakistan
with same spirit and zeal in future as well.
Later, the Ambassador distributed
certificates of merit to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers and media
persons.
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