Remarks by Ambassador M. Syrus Sajjad Qazi at the opening ceremony of Photography Exhibition, “Colours of Pakistan – Seen Through the Eyes of Turks” Ankara, 13 August 2020

 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, 

 

Assalam-o-Alaikum and Good Evening!

 

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all.

 

We are honoured by the presence of a large number of distinguished guests at this opening ceremony of the Photography Exhibition, which is a part of the 74th Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan. 

 

At the outset, I wish to express our gratitude to Anadolu Agency and the Ankara Buyukşehir Belediyesi for their valuable support in co-organizing this Exhibition. 

 

We are also delighted to have Mr. Metin Mutanoglu, Editor in Chief of Anadolu Agency as the Chief Guest. 

 

 

Our deep thanks are owed to the participating artists Mr. Ismet Keten and Mr. Mettin Aktaş. Their observant eyes have captured remarkable images of Pakistan.

 

As you will see, the exhibits here illustrate the natural beauty of Pakistan, the vibrancy of its people, and the diversity and richness of its culture.

 

Distinguished Guests,

The relationship between the peoples of Pakistan and Turkey goes back many centuries. 

 

Our commonalities of faith and culture have been reinforced by shared history and an abiding tradition of always standing by each other. 

 

Successive generations in both countries have nurtured this unique relationship, which continues to flourish with the passage of time. 

 

As we work to fortify political and economic relations, our central emphasis is also on strengthening people-to-people contacts, which provide the most solid foundation for enduring partnerships between nations. 

 

Events such as these help reinforce the people-to-people aspect of our multi-dimensional ties. 

 

Thank you and Long live Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood.


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