By: ANI Correspondent :
BAKU: The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with national fervour at the Chancery.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the flag-hoisting ceremony. Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar were also read out.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Qasim Mohiuddin paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal and highlighted Pakistan’s progress across various sectors. He also underscored Pakistan’s commitment to regional and global peace.
The Ambassador highlighted the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, based on mutual trust, shared values and common historical and cultural ties.
Azerbaijani Urdu scholar Rovshan Shiranxali and Baku State University student Nazrin Shahgeldiyeva also delivered speeches in Urdu, reflecting the strong cultural bonds and affection between the two countries.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Pakistani community, dignitaries, academics, students, media representatives and Azerbaijani friends.
