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Press Release, August 14, 2017
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Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day Celebrations
Pakistan’s 70th anniversary was celebrated with full
zeal and national festivity at the site to International
Specialized Expo-2017 in Astana with coordination of
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). A large
number of Kazakh dignitaries, members of the diplomatic
corps, EXPO Commissioners from other countries and
Pakistani community living in Kazakhstan attended these
celebrations.
H.E. Akylbek Kamaldinov, Deputy Foreign Minister,
represented the Government of Kazakhstan on the
occasion. Mr. Rapil Zhoshybayev, Commissioner EXPO-2017,
Mr. Bakyitbek Shabarbayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan in
Pakistan and his spouse were among the notable
dignitaries from Kazakhstan.
The event began with the national anthems and flags
hoisting ceremony of Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
Ambassador Abdul Salik Khan highlighting the importance
of 14th August and said that Seventy years ago Muslims
of the South Asian Subcontinent under the leadership of
Quaid–e–Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah the founding father of
Pakistan got a separate homeland for themselves where
they could live in accordance with their own traditions,
values and culture.
The Ambassador said that Pakistan today is a democratic
republic of nearly 200 million people. We have not only
an enthusiastic parliament, an independent judiciary,
and free media, but also a vibrant civil society. He
further stated that during the last three years armed
forces of Pakistan, security agencies and people have
rendered sacrifices to make Pakistan a cradle of peace,
the government has maintained its focus on accelerating
economic prosperity and progress. Pakistan's GDP growth
has increased from an average of around 3% over the past
few years to 5.3% last financial year and is expected to
further grow this year.
The Ambassador also highlighted the visit of Prime
Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, to Astana on 08-10 June
2017 to attend the17th SCO Summit and Pakistan’s strong
commitment to cooperation with Kazakhstan in energy,
regional connectivity and human resource development
sectors.
The Ambassador also congratulated Kazakhstan for holding
the successful International Specialized Exhibition
“Astana EXPO-2017”. The Expo demonstrates Kazakhstan's
latest achievements in economy, energy and art. It is an
event with a global reach aiming to preserve our planet
and has attracted people from all around the world.
Mr. Kamaldinov congratulated on the 70th Anniversary of
Independence of Pakistan and thanked for its support and
active participation in EXPO. He noted that this event
was being held in the year of 25th anniversary of
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two
countries. He underlined that Kazakhstan is ready to
develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Pakistan in
all activities. He assured all possible assistance and
said that there is a great potential for development of
economic ties through the Joint Business Council and
Inter Governmental Commission on trade and economic
cooperation.
A colourful cultural performance was given by Pakistani
artists, Mehram and his group on different themes of
Pakistani traditional music at the venue. On Mission’s
request a renowned Kazakh singer Ms. Aizat Karabekova,
sang Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan and another song in a Kazakh
language. These cultural performances were applauded by
all the guests.
On the occasion the messages from the President and the
Prime Minister were also read out at the pavilion. After
the official ceremony at Expo- 2017 National Stage
Pavilion, the guests moved to Pakistan Pavilion where
Director Pavilion briefed about the theme and design of
Pakistan Pavilion.
A reception was also arranged at Pakistan pavilion for
the guests.
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