BY: ANI Special Correspondent:
KARACHI– The Economic Diplomacy Forum (EDF) hosted an farewell breakfast at Beach Luxury Hotel in honour of H.E. Mr. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia, and H.E. Dr. Maher Mjhid Jejan, Consul General of the Republic of Iraq, in recognition of their distinguished diplomatic services and significant contributions to strengthening Pakistan’s bilateral relations with their respective countries.
The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, including H.E. Hattori Masaru, Consul General of Japan; Mr. Feng Deheng, Acting Consul General of China; H.E. Sakib Sadakat, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh; as well as leading businessmen, industrialists and representatives of the business community.
Welcoming the guests, Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Founder President of the Economic Diplomacy Forum, said the gathering had been intentionally kept small and personal to pay tribute to two distinguished diplomats whose efforts had strengthened friendship, economic cooperation and people-to-people ties between Pakistan, Malaysia and Iraq. He also acknowledged the continued support of both diplomatic missions in promoting trade, investment and mutual understanding.
Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Herman Hardynata Ahmad thanked the Economic Diplomacy Forum for the warm farewell and praised the hospitality extended to him during his tenure in Karachi. He expressed confidence that Malaysia and Pakistan would continue to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, tourism and cultural exchanges.
H.E. Dr. Maher Mjhid Jejan also expressed gratitude to the Forum for organising the event and reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly relations between Iraq and Pakistan. He stressed the importance of enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, education and cultural exchanges while extending his best wishes for stronger bilateral ties.
Mr. Rehan Hanif, President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), commended both outgoing Consuls General for their valuable role in promoting business cooperation and strengthening Pakistan’s relations with Malaysia and Iraq. He encouraged continued engagement between the diplomatic community and Pakistan’s private sector to further expand trade and investment opportunities.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Economic Diplomacy Forum presented Shields of Appreciation and Farewell Tribute to both Consuls General in recognition of their outstanding diplomatic services. Traditional Sindhi Ajraks and Sindhi Caps were also presented as symbols of Sindh’s rich cultural heritage and hospitality.
